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| Shrimp San Giusto
1 pound of large uncooked shrimp 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 1 bay leaf 3 tablespoons of lemon juice 2 1/2 cups of water 1 bay leaf 1 thick slice onion Pinch each of salt, pepper, thyme and oregano 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of butter 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of finely chopped parsley Flour 1/3 cup of dry white wine 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped |
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Using scissors, cut the shells of the shrimp down middle of back; remove shells and set aside. Clean and devein shrimp. Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl with salt, pepper and a bay leaf; drizzle with lemon juice. Set shrimp aside to marinate 1 hour. To make fish stock, place shrimp shells in a saucepan with water, a bay leaf, onion slice, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cover and simmer 30 minutes; strain. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add chopped onion, garlic, and parsley; cook until soft. Coat marinated shrimp with flour, add to skillet with vegetables, and cook until lightly browned on both sides. Add wine and simmer until it is almost evaporated. Stir in tomato and 1/2 cup of more of the strained fish stock. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce is desired consistency. 3 to 4 servings
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