Shrimp and Rice with Sweet Red Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly flavorful Shrimp and Rice with Sweet Red Sauce recipe! Succulent shrimp, perfectly seasoned and pan-seared, are nestled over fluffy white rice and topped with a vibrant, sweet, and tangy red sauce made from a harmonious blend of tomato paste, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced by the smoky warmth of paprika and a touch of garlic, this dish bursts with bold flavors balanced by the natural sweetness of diced red bell peppers. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress guests. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for seafood lovers, this recipe combines simple ingredients with big taste, making it a must-try for anyone seeking an easy yet indulgent dinner option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together tomato paste, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, paprika, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow it to thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet, tossing them gently in the sweet red sauce until fully coated. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm the shrimp through.
Serve the shrimp and sauce over a bed of warm cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for extra flavor and presentation.
Enjoy your Shrimp and Rice with Sweet Red Sauce while it's hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 4432 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 130.0 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2446 mg | 52% | |
*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.
