This dish is often served as of the attractions in the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Ingredients:
- 1 LB Shrimp (peeled, de-veined, large shrimp – 20count – are best)
- 1/4 C Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Red Onion (medium, diced)
- 1 Bell Pepper (medium, diced)
- 1/2 jar Lucini Organic Diced Tomatoes (12-14 ounces)
- 1 TB Pine Nuts
- 1 TB Raisins (golden are preferrable)
- 1 TB Capers (rinsed well)
- 1/2 C White Wine (your favorite Sicilian white or Pinot Grigio)
- 1 tsp Orange Juice (fresh)
- 1/4 tsp Cumin (fresh, ground)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper (dried)
- Salt
- Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Preparation:
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins, capers, wine, juice, cumin, bay leaf and red pepper and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer and add the shrimp. Cover and cook the shrimp for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the heat and season with orange juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Adapted from Anna Tosca Lanza