Shrimp with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese

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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.

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.

the ingredients for the 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 make 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

If you make this delicious shrimp in roasted tomato sauce recipe, I’d love hearing from you all. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating ~ I do my best to reply to all your comments. And snap a photo to post to Instagram. I’ll add the photos to my Insta stories as I love seeing all your creations.

  more seafood recipes to try

• Mussels marinara
• Korean barbecue shrimp
• Sheet pan maple salmon, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts
• Manhattan clam chowder

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This recipe was originally posted in February 2013. Updates include photos, cooking tips and nutrition information.