Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp
Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp features plump shrimp simmered in a lightly spicy, garlicky sauce infused with ale, tomato, and paprika. The pimenta adds gentle heat while parsley brightens each bite, creating a rich yet balanced seafood dish. Serve this for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, chicken bouillon, and paprika. Pour in 1/2 of the ale; let it simmer until the flavors come together, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the remaining 1/2 of the ale into the skillet; add the shrimp. Season with salt. Cook until the shrimp soaks up the liquid and turns pink, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 133.76 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 20.91 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 3.78 g 1%
- Total Fat 2.61 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.29 mg High 49%
- Sodium 534.32 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 265.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 7.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Portuguese Style Ale Braised Shrimp is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ale Beer, Chicken Bouillon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 133.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Ale Beer, Chicken Bouillon, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Large Shrimp. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 133.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp healthy?
- Portuguese-Style Ale-Braised Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 133.76 calories and 20.91 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 534.32 mg (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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