Scampi with garlic, chiles and nepitella

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsJumbo shrimp (12 pieces)
4tablespoonsVirgin olive oil
4Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4Hot red jalapenos, seeded, thinly sliced
½cupDry white wine
4tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
¼cupFresh mint leaves
¼cupFresh fennel fronds, chopped

Directions

Split shrimp in half lengthwise.

In a 12 inch to 14 inch saute pan, heat oil until smoking. Add shrimp, garlic and chilies and cook until shrimp have turned red on one side but garlic is still light brown. Add wine and extra virgin olive oil and turn shrimp over to cook 1 or more minutes. Add mint and fennel and toss through. Pour in warm serving bowl and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe by: MOLTO MARIO

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #487 by Sue <suechef@...> on Feb 27, 1997.