Shrimp Da Fravilo

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Shrimp Da Fravilo

Yield: 4 small servings

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Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1 lb. fresh fettuccini
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, sliced (chiffonade)

Instructions

1. Clean, peel, and devein the shrimp and rinse several times until the water runs clear.
2. Place the shrimp in a medium sized bowl with salt and pepper and the red pepper flakes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium high heat using 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter.  Add the shrimp, and sauté for about 3 minutes.
4. Add the onion, and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until translucent.  Add the oregano and garlic and heat through for about 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom and add flavor and fragrance.  Add the wine and enjoy that sizzle, and allow to cook for about 2 minutes for the alcohol to burn off. 
5. Add the tomatoes, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.  Adjust for salt and pepper as desire

All photographs copyright Janet S. Grey

By Krumpetina