spicy tomato and basil shrimp
I made this last night. i was a little over zealous with the basil so I have cut the amount back. Shrimp is a fantastic food to eat when you’re trying to shed pounds. Low in fat, nutritious AND they cook up fast.
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chili paste)
1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
10 small campari tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
a good pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
pinch of sugar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 lb (500g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Heat oil in large frying pan on medium-high. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sambal and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half.
Add tomatoes, paste, salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until tomatoes are wilted. Add shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until pink and just cooked. Do not over cook. Stir in basil. Serves 4.
