Fresh shrimp and fennel saute

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
¼cupThinly sliced onion
1cupThinly sliced fennel
1ouncePernod
½cupChopped tomato
1teaspoonChopped orange zest
2tablespoonsOrange juice
12largesShrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
2tablespoonsButter, cut into small
Pieces

Directions

In a large saute pan heat oil. Add the onions and fennel, cook, stirring for 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to get soft.

Carefully add the pernod, it may ignite. Allow to cook for 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes, orange zest, and orange juice, and shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes. Using a spoon, add in the butter, swirling to incorporate it completely. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Yield: 2 servings

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