Scampi Rockefeller

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb large uncooked shrimp, shelled,deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 5 ounces ready-to use fresh spinach leaves, stemmed if desired
• 1 bunch basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Pernod (or other anise-flavored liqueur)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly oil 9-inch glass pie plate.

3. 3

   Arrange shrimp in prepared plate.

4. 4

   Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add garlic and green onions and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add spinach to skillet.

8. 8

   Cover and cook until spinach is tender and wilted, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Mix in basil, cheese, hot pepper sauce and vinegar.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Remove from heat; mix in Pernod.

12. 12

    Spoon spinach mixture evenly over shrimp.

13. 13

    Bake until shrimp are just cooked through, approximately 8 minutes.