Renegade Red Sauce for Shrimp and Fish
Elevate your seafood dishes with this bold and flavorful Renegade Red Sauce for Shrimp and Fish. This versatile, Mediterranean-inspired sauce combines the rich sweetness of crushed tomatoes with the smoky depth of paprika and a hint of spicy cayenne and red pepper flakes. A splash of white wine adds a touch of acidity, while fresh herbs like parsley and basil lend vibrant, aromatic notes to the dish. Finished with a kiss of honey and brightened with zesty lemon juice, this sauce is the perfect complement to shrimp, fish, or any seafood. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive way to enhance your next seafood feast. Ideal keywords: seafood sauce recipe, red sauce for shrimp, fish sauce with wine, Mediterranean seafood recipe, homemade fish sauce ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
Pour the crushed tomatoes with their juice into the pan and stir well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
Add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Deglaze the pan by stirring in the white wine. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let the sauce cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and fresh basil. Let the sauce simmer for another 2 minutes to incorporate the fresh herbs.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve warm over shrimp, fish, or any seafood of your choice. Garnish with additional parsley or basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
