Shrimp and Veggies Italiano With Pasta |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Needed something to make with shrimp and this is what I came up with. Goes well with a loaf of crusty Italian bread. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large sweet onion, chopped (vidalia or spanish work well) |
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, chopped |
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 plum tomatoes, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon basil |
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes |
salt and pepper, to taste |
3/4 cup white wine |
1 lb shrimp (*see note below) |
10 green olives, pitted and chopped |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest |
3 -4 tablespoons heavy cream (double cream in uk) |
1 lb pasta, cooked |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in heavy skillet and brown onions and peppers for 6-8 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until veggies are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
3. *NOTE: Follow directions according to type of shrimp used. In either case, shrimp should be peeled and deveined.
4. Uncooked - Add wine, shrimp, olives, lemon juice and zest. Cook until shrimp has turned pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Add cream and stir. Serve over hot cooked pasta.
5. Cooked - Add wine and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp, olives, lemon juice and zest. Stir mixture and add cream. Stir again to heat shrimp through and serve over hot pasta.
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