Garlic Spiced Hearty Chili Shrimp (Printable Version)

Shrimp cooked with garlic, chili, and spices in a hearty, flavorful sauce for a vibrant dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 jalapeño or red chili, seeded and finely chopped
06 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp chili powder
10 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

→ Liquids & Fats

13 - 3 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
15 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
16 - Juice of 1 lime

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and jalapeño, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
05 - Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
06 - Push sauce to skillet sides, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and place shrimp in single layer. Cook 2 minutes, flip, cook 2 more minutes until pink and opaque.
07 - Stir shrimp into sauce, add lime juice and chopped cilantro. Simmer 1 minute to heat through. Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredible depth in under 15 minutes, making you look like you spent hours simmering when you absolutely didnt
  • Its that perfect dish that works as an impressive dinner party centerpiece or a quick weeknight meal that feels like a treat
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and sad, so pull them from the heat the moment they turn pink and curl
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it sits off the heat, so don't worry if it looks slightly thin when you first add the tomatoes
03 -
  • Let your shrimp come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking, they'll sear more evenly
  • Finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil right before serving, it adds that restaurant quality gloss

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