Portuguese Style Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

 

Portuguese Style Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

Well, here is one of my favorites meals, sauteed shrimp. I like serving this to my family and friends and watch their faces glow as they dash to the serving table.

Is shrimp good for you, can you lose weight?

 

Shrimp is low in calories, carbs, and fat, but high in protein and essential micronutrients. It is also quite beneficial for your health and may promote better heart health.

   

Ingredients 

2 lbs.                  -  Shrimp, with or without a head,

                               deveined or not.

4 to 6 cloves      -  Crushed  garlic 

1 sm.                   -  Onion, finely chopped 

1/4 cup               -  White wine or beer    

1 tbsp.                -   Hot pepper, sliced  

1 Tbsp.               -   Tomato paste 

1 tsp.                  -   Piri Piri hot sauce 

1 tsp.                  -   Paprika, sweet  

2 tbsp.                -   Butter, unsalted 

1 tsp.                  -   Honey

2 tbsp.                -   Olive oil 

  

Lemon juice  to taste 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Toppings -  parsley,  lemon wedges

Tips:  

-  Do not overcook the shrimp, if you do, it will be hard and chewy.

-  Sauce can be strained or leave it as it is.

-  Leave the heads on during the cooking to give flavor to the sauce. 

-  If you want, remove the heads after you are finished cooking. 

For more information, please see the video below;

Portuguese Style Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

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