Mediterranean Scampi

Ingredients

• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
• 1/4 lb unsalted butter
• 1 head garlic, whole head, peeled, crushed, and chopped fine
• 1 cup green onion, bulbs and stems chopped coarse
• 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips
• 2 cups fresh ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and cut up with their juice
• 1 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, with stems (chopped fine)
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, crushed and chopped coarse
• 1/4 cup capers
• 2-3 lemons, cut into wedges
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 cup dry white wine

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet or deep fast fry pan, melt butter; be careful it does not burn.

2. 2

   Saute the garlic; when golden in color, remove from heat and set aside for later use.

3. 3

   Add onions, saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.

4. 4

   Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice, white wine; bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add onion and garlic which you had set aside.

6. 6

   Add roasted red bell peppers.

7. 7

   Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.

8. 8

   Add fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).

9. 9

   Add shrimp and steam until pink.

10. 10

    Add capers and olives; allowing them to warm through.

11. 11

    Turn out onto a warm platter or serving bowl -- garnish with lemon wedges, and serve while hot.

12. 12

    Serves 4 - 6 comfortably; cook time - approximately 45 minutes, including peeling and chopping.