1 pound fresh medium shrimp, shelled, deveined
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or smoked paprika
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes or 2 cups fresh diced
½ cup dry white table wine
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
METHOD
In
a large bowl, combine the shrimp, salt and pepper flakes. Toss to coat. In a
large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and
add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and turn over. Cook for another 1 to 2
minutes, remove from the heat to a bowl and set aside.
In
the same skillet, add and warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onions
and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they are translucent. Add the garlic and cook
1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, the wine and oregano. Cook over
medium heat for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.* Stir in the parsley
and basil and add the shrimp. Toss to coat and cook for 5 to 6 minutes to mix
the flavors and thoroughly cook the shrimp. Remove from the heat and serve
immediately.
Based on a recipe from Food.com courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
*NOTE: If the sauce is not thickening, add ½ teaspoon all-purpose flour and stir it in, cooking 2 to 3 minutes longer.
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