This Easy Shrimp Stew is a great option when you want something a little different for dinner. It's spicy and comforting and will warm you up from head to toe. And what's more, it uses ingredients you can just pull out of your freezer and pantry - no tedious chopping or other prep!
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced tomatoes and frozen pepper and onion strips.
28 ounces diced tomatoes, 12 ounces frozen bell pepper and onion strips
Add the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and bring to a simmer.
½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon oregano
Add the shrimp, and simmer about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are done.
12 ounces raw shrimp, cleaned
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Notes
Watch the amount of crushed red pepper flakes that you add. It is better to be conservative if you aren't sure how spicy it will be. You can always add more later if you need to dial it up a bit!
I usually buy shrimp that is at least peeled and deveined, but I can't always find tail-off shrimp. If you need to clean your shrimp prior to cooking, you can thaw the shrimp by placing them in a ziplock bag, squeezing out all the air, and then placing the bad under cool running water until they thaw.
If you are able to buy peeled, deveined, tail-off shrimp, go ahead and toss them in the tomato mixture right from the bag. No need to thaw.
Don't overcook the shrimp! When the shrimp are pink and opaque, and curl (but not too tightly!) they are done.