Shrimp in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
This Shrimp in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is your new “I’m fancy, but lazy” dinner move. The vegan shrimp soaks up the smoky, creamy red pepper sauce like it’s been waiting its whole life for this moment. Every bite screams bold flavor, minimal effort, and zero guilt. It’s quick, colorful, and delicious enough to impress anyone—yes, even that friend who “doesn’t like vegan food.” Pair it with pasta, rice, or a glass of sass. Basically, it’s weeknight magic for the woman who wants luxury without the labor.
Shrimp in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
A creamy, smoky vegan shrimp dish simmered in a roasted red pepper sauce bursting with garlic, herbs, and Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Transfer everything to a blender.
- Add soaked cashews, lemon juice, salt, paprika, nutritional yeast, and water.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil and toss in vegan shrimp.
- Sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour the roasted red pepper sauce into the pan with the shrimp.
- Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes to let flavors marry beautifully.
- Serve hot with pasta, rice, or warm crusty bread. Garnish with basil and lemon zest.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 370
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 14%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Calcium: 7%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use jarred roasted red peppers to save time and your sanity.
- Add a dash of chili oil if you like a fiery kick.
- Pair this with whole-grain pasta or quinoa for a filling meal.
- The sauce stores well—make extra and drizzle over roasted veggies later.
- Warning: this dish may cause unexpected “OMG, that’s vegan?” reactions.
