Shrimp~ orange scented with vermouth & fenn
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole fennel bulb with | |
| Feathery top | ||
| 6 | tablespoons | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 | Whole garlic cloves -- | |
| Peeled and minced | ||
| 1½ | pounds | Shrimp -- peeled and |
| Deveined | ||
| 10 | Whole basil leaves -- finely | |
| Chopped | ||
| ¼ | cup | Orange zest -- finely |
| Chopped | ||
| ½ | cup | Dry vermouth |
| 1 | Whole lemon -- juiced | |
| Salt and freshly ground | ||
| Pepper | ||
Directions
Remove the feathery fronds from the fennel bulb, reserving a large handful. Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise and remove the core.
Cut into thin slices. Finely chop the reserved tops.
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sliced fennel and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp, basil, chopped fennel tops, orange zest and cook until the shrimp turn pink. Add the vermouth and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute over high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Recipe By : Cucina del Mare Fish and Seafood Italian Style, Evan Kleiman
From: Janice Springer <75451.2725@compudate: 28 Nov 95 09:28:35 Est