Shrimp Sauce


Course : Italian
Source:
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1/2 pound medium shrimp -- (thawed if frozen)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- crushed

16 ounces tomatoes -- with juice OR 3 fresh tomatoes -- peeled and chopped

1/8 teaspoon pepper -- fresh ground

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon salt -- (optional)

1/4 cup fresh parsley -- minced

1/2 cup black olives -- halved

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese -- (optional)
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise. Heat the oil in a medium skillet, add the onion, garlic, and shrimp, and sauté‚the ingredients, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp, and set them aside. Add the tomatoes and juice, black pepper, cayenne, basil, and salt to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer it, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and parsley to tomato mixture, and serve the sauce over spaghetti or other pasta garnished with olives and sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired.


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