Portuguese Shrimp

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Wonderful tasting Portuguese shrimp is easy to make.

Submitted by Dave
Updated on August 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 sprigs parsley, stemmed and chopped

  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste

  • 2 teaspoons Portuguese hot pepper sauce (pimenta)

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon

  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can ale, divided

  • 2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp, deveined

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, chicken bouillon, and paprika. Pour in 1/2 the ale; simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

  2. Pour remaining 1/2 ale into skillet; add shrimp. Season with salt. Cook until shrimp absorbs liquid and turns pink, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
3g Fat
6g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 614mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.