Mustard Shrimp
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A quick and flavorful recipe for Mustard Shrimp, combining succulent shrimp with a tangy mustard sauce and fresh aromatics.
Tender shrimp quickly sauteed in a tangy, aromatic mustard sauce that coats every bite. It comes together in minutes and tastes like a proper restaurant plate. Fast weeknight cooking that never feels like a compromise.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 Fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 🫗 1 tomato, diced
- 🫗 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 🫗 Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 🫗 Olive oil
- 🫗 Mustard
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Prepare:** Clean and prepare the shrimp. Dice the tomato and chop the fresh parsley.
**Sauté:** Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
**Combine:** Add the diced tomato to the pan and sauté until softened.
**Season:** Stir in the mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld into a sauce.
**Finish:** Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Mustard Shrimp
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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High Heat: If the heat is too high when adding the mustard, the sauce can separate or burn. Keep the heat at medium after the initial sear.
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Tomato Texture: If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can grate the tomato instead of dicing it before adding it to the pan.
🔄 Variations
Creamy Version: Stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream or coconut milk at the end for a richer, more luxurious sauce.
Garlic Kick: Add two minced garlic cloves at the start for additional aromatic depth.
🧊 Storage
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This dish is best consumed immediately. If kept, store in an airtight container for no more than 24 hours and reheat gently.
💡 Chef Tips
Mustard Choice: Use a high-quality Dijon mustard to achieve the best depth of flavor.
Don't Overcook: Shrimp cook very quickly; ensure they are opaque throughout to maintain a tender texture.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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