This Shrimp in Roasted Pepper Sauce is lip-smacking good! Roasted bell pepper paired with cream and Parmesan cheese create a unique and delicious sauce.
This recipe is my #1 favorite way to eat shrimp. All of the ingredients pair perfectly together, and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. This Shrimp with Roasted Pepper Sauce could be enjoyed with pasta, over rice, or just as is. Dip a slice of fresh and crunchy bread in the sauce and reach nirvana! 🙂
Did I mention that it is easy to make, too?
WHAT KIND OF SHRIMP TO USE
Raw, medium-sized, tail on, deveined shrimp would be the best fit for this recipe. I like to have the tails on because during cooking the shells add extra flavor to the dish. If you prefer, you can use fully peeled shrimp instead.
ROASTED PEPPERS
You'll need roasted peppers to make the sauce. You can use store bought or homemade roasted peppers. Most of the time, I just buy them from the store. You can find roasted peppers in many large supermarkets. They are usually found in the section where jarred olives, capers, mushrooms, etc. are sold. I prefer 12-16 oz. jars so that there are no leftovers. Of course, you can buy roasted peppers from Amazon. I like these Cento Red and Yellow Fire Roasted Peppers.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place the roasted peppers with the liquid from the jar in a blender or smoothie cup and process until smooth.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat to low and add garlic and salt. Cook for 1 minute and remove the shrimp from the skillet.
4. To the same skillet, add the roasted pepper puree. Turn the heat to medium and cook it for about 7-10 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
5. Add the Half & Half and Parmesan. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Mix everything well and cook for 1-2 minutes, just to heat the shrimp back up. Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan.
WHAT TO SERVE SHRIMP IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE WITH
One of my favorite ways to serve this dish is to add pasta and mix it all together. It also tastes great with rice, steamed veggies, couscous, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
Try these tasty shrimp recipes too:
- One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
- Fettuccine with Shrimp and Spinach
- Shrimp Fettuccine with Roasted Pepper Sauce
- Crunchy Baked Shrimp
Shrimp in Roasted Pepper Sauce Video Recipe
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SHRIMP IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE
Ingredients
- 1 lb. peeled deveined shrimps
- 3 tbsp. butter
- ½ tbsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
- 2 garlic cloves
- 12 oz. jar of roasted peppers
- ¾ cup Half and Half or heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Place the roasted peppers together with the liquid from the jar into a blender or smoothie cup and process until smooth.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimps, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and add garlic and salt. Cook for 1 minute and remove the shrimps from the skillet.
- To the same skillet, add the roasted pepper puree. Turn the heat to medium and cook it for about 7-10 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
- Add the Half & Half and Parmesan. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the shrimps to the skillet. Mix everything well and cook for 1-2 minutes, just to heat the shrimp back up. Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan.
This sauce was so delicious I can't even handle it. SO. GOOD! We made a bunch of crostinis topped with a shrimp and a spoonful of this red pepper sauce, and 1) The orange color made them look absolutely gorgeous. 2) They were unbelievably delicious. We served them as appetizers at a recent party. Will make again many times!!
Thank you so much, Lindsey! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Does this make enough sauce to serve with a penne or rigatoni? Plan on making this for dinner for 4. I plan on roasting the peppers myself, will they provide enough liquid or do I need to add something else to make up for not using the jar liquid?
Hi! Yes, you can definitely add pasta to this dish. Reserve some pasta water, so you can thin the sauce a bit if needed. Happy cooking!