Mediterranean Shrimp Toss |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Quick, Easy & very tasty.This is a recipe that is great as a special treat for the family or elegant enough for company If the shrimp are frozen just place them in a seive and run cold water over them until the ice crystals fall away. This recipe is from an old Chatelaine Magazine Ingredients:
1 (450 g) package spaghetti |
1 lb fresh medium shrimp or 1 lb frozen medium shrimp, cleaned, shells removed |
2 leeks, cleaned, green part discarded, white part cut into |
1 green pepper, seeds & membrane removed, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces |
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 tablespoons drained capers |
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 (750 ml) jar spaghetti sauce |
Directions:
1. Cook your spaghetti according to instructions drain and keep warm.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add leeks, stir fry for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the olives, capers & basil (or oregano).
4. Pour in the sauce, mix well, bring to a slow simmer.
5. Add green peppers.
6. Add shrimp, stir in, heat for apprx 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
7. Taste adjust seasoning, add salt & pepper.
8. Mix in the cooked spaghette.
9. Serve.
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