Shrimp italienne
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 1 | tablespoon | Vegetable oil |
| 4 | tablespoons | Butter (salted) |
| 1 | tablespoon | Minced garlic |
| 2 | Green peppers, seeded, diced | |
| 1 | cup | Chopped mushrooms |
| 1 | pinch | Cayenne pepper |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| 1½ | pounds | Medium shrimp, boiled, shelled |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped scallions |
| 2 | tablespoons | Finely chopped red onion |
Directions
Contributed by Rosemarie D'Amico. She also likes to add a pinch of saffron to her rice for something extra special.
Heat the oils and 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute the garlic and mushrooms.
Add the green pepper. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Sprinkle with paprika and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add shrimp and shake over moderate heat for 5 minutes, covering them well with the sauteed mixture. Add scallions and onion. Serve with rice.
Posted to Recipe Page 15 Sep 96