This scrumptious dinner recipe for Shrimp with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese is easy enough for a weeknight dinner or perfect for a fancy dinner party.
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Kudos to my stepmom for this roasty, garlicky and creamy shrimp recipe. She is a fantastic cook and prepared this dish for our family when we were vacationing at the Jersey Shore many years ago. As I always keep a frozen bag of shrimp in the freezer, I can whip up this delicious recipe with shrimp simmered in a roasted garlic tomato sauce with creamy goat cheese and fresh basil any night of the week.
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gather the ingredients for this shrimp recipe
- large plum tomatoes
- onion
- garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- shrimp ~ pick up some in the freezer section of the grocery store
- white wine
- reduced sodium chicken stock
- goat cheese
- fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
I am a fan of easy dinner recipes that get a jump start in the oven. The base for the sauce ~ tomatoes, garlic and onions ~ roast in the oven. Wine and chicken stock add a complex and concentrated flavor to the sauce. Also, a generous amount of tangy goat cheese makes the sauce extra creamy.
cooking tips for shrimp in tomato sauce with goat cheese
- Roasting of the tomatoes is essential. It enhances and intensifies the flavor of even the most ho hum tomatoes. Along with a generous amount of garlic and onions, the roasted tomatoes make a splendid base for the sauce. The natural sweetness of the ingredients emerges as they are roasted.
- Use a white wine that you like to drink. A Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc all are wonderful in the recipe. Just skip the “cooking wine” available at the grocery store. It contains salt and does not have a pleasant taste.
- Frozen shrimp are perfect for this recipe. I love that they are readily available year round in the freezer section of the grocery store. Keep a 2 pound bag of frozen large shrimp on hand. Thaw the crustaceans quickly ~ just place in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes.
- Crumble the goat cheese before adding it to the sauce. It will be easier to stir into the tomato and wine sauce and adds a hint of creaminess. Cream cheese can be substituted for the goat cheese if you would like.
- A handful of herby basil is my first choice for this recipe. But in a pinch, substitute a teaspoon of dried basil.
Serve this shrimp recipe over pasta (regular or zucchini) or with a loaf a crusty bread to sop up all the delicious sauce. Or it can be enjoyed just as is with a side of your favorite vegetables.
my cooking videos ~ shrimp with roasted tomato sauce and goat cheese
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more seafood recipe ideas
- Mussels marinara
- Korean barbecue shrimp
- Sheet pan maple salmon, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts
- Manhattan clam chowder
Shrimp with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
Description
Shrimp simmer in a roasted tomato sauce with garlic and creamy goat cheese. This recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner or easy to make for a weeknight supper. It gets rave reviews!
Ingredients
- 5 large plum tomatoes, about 5 cups chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium onion, about 2 cups sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 ¾ cups reduced sodium chicken stock
- 2 pounds large shrimp, 21 – 25 per pound, peeled and deveined
- ¼ pound goat cheese, crumbled
- 10 basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup packed Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded ~ plus more for serving
- Pasta and/or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large baking sheet toss tomatoes, garlic, and onion with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
- Heat a large sauté pan to medium high and add the roasted tomato mixture.
- Add the white wine and bring to just boiling. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are just cooked through.
- Add the crumbled goat cheese and stir until it is melted.
- Stir in the basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Season to taste and serve as is, over pasta or with bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: entree
- Method: oven roast and stove top saute
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 418
- Sugar: 7.5 g
- Sodium: 917 mg
- Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 45.1 g
- Cholesterol: 255 mg
Keywords: shrimp with tomato sauce, shrimp and goat cheese, dinner ideas
This recipe was originally posted in February 2013. Updates include photos, cooking tips and nutrition information.
Made this last night for a dinner party of 6. We loved it and it was soooo easy!
★★★★★
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! It is an all-time favorite. I love the tang the goat cheese adds to the sauce.
I can’t wait to try this one out. I love seafood dinners that are really low maintenance, like this one. I wonder if you think this could work with simmering chunks of fresh salmon? I feel like the flavor of the wild salmon would work well with the tomatoes and goat cheese.
Salmon would be delish in this recipe!