Shrimp With Tomatoes Capers And Lemon Food

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH LEMON CAPER CREAM SAUCE ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Saute the shrimp in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and capers and saute for 30 seconds more.
• Add the white wine (or water) and lemon juice and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/2.
• Add the cream and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/3.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• If desired, add fresh or dried parsley.
• Pour sauce over pasta, and enjoy!

SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND LEMON

Steps:

• 1 In a 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over mediumhigh heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. 2 Add the tomatoes and capers to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the parsley and salt to taste. Stir well and cook 2 minutes more. 3 Add the lemon zest. Discard the garlic and serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.
• Add linguine to boiling water and cook 11 minutes until al dente.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook on high 2-3 minutes until golden. Transfer garlic and shrimp to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Add tomatoes, clam juice, olives, and capers to skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in the shrimp and garlic and 2/3 of the parsley.
• Drain pasta and return to pot. Add shrimp and tomato sauce to the pot and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley.

SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler; rack should be 2 to 4 inches from heat source and the heat as high as possible.
• Put oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add thyme, garlic, tomatoes and capers. Cook just until mixture sizzles, then add stock or wine; raise heat and bring to a boil. Cook for about a minute, then add shrimp, turning them in sauce.
• Put skillet under broiler and cook until shrimp are done, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, garnish with basil, and serve hot or warm.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, CAPERS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender.
• While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Add the capers and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the shrimps turn pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the spaghetti and return to the warmed pot. Add the shrimp and its sauce and toss, adding the remaining 3 tablespoons oil or more if you wish.
• Transfer to a large, warmed serving bowl.
• Garish with freshly grated parmegiano reggiano cheese. Serve immediately.

ROASTED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH POTATOES, LEMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Wash the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Toss together and refrigerate.
• Rub a 9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
• Place the potato slices, slightly overlapping, in the pan.
• Drizzle them with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Roast the potatoes in the oven for about 15 minutes, until golden and just tender.
• Remove potatoes from the oven, top with the shrimp and the marinade, and return to the oven.
• Cook an additional 10 minutes, until the shrimp is opaque and slightly roasted looking.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the capers.
• Serve at once with a green salad.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
• In a large skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat; add garlic and stir for about a minute so as not to brown.
• Stir in broth, tomatoes, milk, lemon juice, capers, and spinach; season with nutmeg and black pepper.
• Cook for 10 minutes or so, then sprinkle with cornstarch (if you want a thicker sauce) and stir; break up tomatoes by smooshing them, if desired.
• Stir in shrimp and heat through; taste and adjust seasonings including a bit of salt, if needed.
• Add mozzarella to pasta and toss a bit.
• Pour sauce over pasta and garnish with parsley.

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons capers and 1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives, and cook until the garlic is golden.
• Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp and 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
• Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

SHRIMP WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat.
• Add shrimp, garlic, oregano& basil.
• Cook 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently with wooden spoon.
• Add tomatoes and lemon juice.
• Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
• Serve over rice or angel hair.