Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds medium-size shrimp
- ½ pound onions, peeled
- 1 pound sweet peppers, preferably a combination of red and green peppers
- 3 ripe tomatoes, preferably plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup white-wine vinegar
- ½ cup finely shredded fresh basil
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
354 calories; 15 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 37 grams protein; 273 milligrams cholesterol; 540 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Shell and devein the shrimp. Set aside.
- Cut onions in half lengthwise. Place each half cut side down on a flat surface and slice thinly. There should be about 2 1/2 cups. Set aside.
- Cut away and discard cores from the peppers. Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and veins. Place each pepper half on a flat surface and cut each half crosswise into thin strips. There should be about 4 cups. Set aside.
- Cut way and discard cores of the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into small cubes. There should be about 2 cups. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add pepper strips and bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and dried pepper flakes and stir. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring, and add tomatoes. Cook 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar. Cover and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and stir. Cover and let cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil and serve.
35 minutes
Dining and Cooking