Shrimp and Tomato Stew (Whole30)

Shrimp and Tomato stew is a rich, hearty mixture of succulent shrimp and juicy tomatoes with sweet and spicy flavors. It's an easy, filling, nutritious dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Course Whole30

Cuisine Caribbean

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Althea Brown

Equipment

Large Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb medium to large sized peel and deveined shrimp tail on/off optional
About 10 ounces of plum tomatoes sliced in halves
Juice of a lemon
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of onion powder
1/4 tsp of Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground all spice
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or ginger powder
1 tablespoon of coconut aminos
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
3 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions

Add lemon juice to shrimp and let rest for 5 minutes then rinse thoroughly and dry with a few paper towels
Next combine the salt and all of the dried herbs and spices into a large zip top bag and mix together well to form a seasoning blend
Then add the shrimp to the zip top bag and shake well until all the shrimp are coated with the seasoning blend
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast iron skillet on medium heat, then add shrimp in a single layer. Sear for one minute on each side, repeat as necessary until all the shrimp are cooked
Then remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside
Next add remaining oil to the skillet and when hot add the tomatoes, followed by the coconut aminos
Sauté the tomatoes on medium heat, then cover and let cook for about 5 minutes.
Cook down the tomatoes until they are tender and a thick sauce forms
Then add the seared shrimp to the stewed tomatoes and toss until the shrimp is fully coated with the tomato stew, then remove from the heat
Serve warm with your favorite side dish

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