Mediterranean Scampi

14 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
  • 1/4 lb unsalted butter
  • 1 head garlic, whole head, peeled, crushed, and chopped fine
  • 1 cup green onion, bulbs and stems chopped coarse
  • 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups fresh ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and cut up with their juice
  • 1 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, with stems (chopped fine)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, crushed and chopped coarse
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 2 -3 lemons, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet or deep fast fry pan, melt butter; be careful it does not burn.
  2. 2
    Saute the garlic; when golden in color, remove from heat and set aside for later use.
  3. 3
    Add onions, saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.
  4. 4
    Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice, white wine; bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Add onion and garlic which you had set aside.
  6. 6
    Add roasted red bell peppers.
  7. 7
    Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.
  8. 8
    Add fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).
  9. 9
    Add shrimp and steam until pink.
  10. 10
    Add capers and olives; allowing them to warm through.
  11. 11
    Turn out onto a warm platter or serving bowl -- garnish with lemon wedges, and serve while hot.
  12. 12
    Serves 4 - 6 comfortably; cook time - approximately 45 minutes, including peeling and chopping.

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