Sun Dried Tomato Basil Shrimp Food

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, ARTICHOKES, LEMON AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat until smoking. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 1 minute on each side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the red onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Add the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
• Add the shrimp back to the pan and continue to cook over high heat until the liquid is reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved artichoke liquid. Season with salt and black pepper and add the red pepper. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon, add the butter (if using) and basil and stir together.
• Toss with linguine or serve in a bowl with some toasted baguette.

SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover sun-dried tomatoes with hot water and allow to soak 5 to 10 minute. Once reconstituted, julienne (cut into strips) and set aside; reserve soaking liquid. Cook pasta according to package directions. Strain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions for 1 or 2 minutes. Add shrimp and brown 1 to 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes along with reserved soaking liquid, tomato juice, and balsamic vinegar. Heat to a simmer. Add pasta, basil; return to simmer.
• Once hot, remove from heat, add lemon and add pepper to taste.

GARLIC SHRIMP & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, rinse and pat dry. Set aside.
• Chop basil leaves and set aside.
• Peel and slice the garlic. Pour the olive oil into a small frying pan and heat on medium. When hot, add garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring often.
• Add the tomatoes and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove tomatoes and garlic from pan, leaving the oil.
• Raise heat on pan to medium-high. Sauté shrimp in same oil, until they are cooked and turn pink. Return the garlic and tomatoes to pan and stir.
• Mix in the chopped basil and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately with bread.

FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and re-boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Place the pine nuts on a cookie sheet and put in the oven for about 3 minutes, until slightly browned. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, stack the basil leaves and slice into julienne strips. Use a very sharp knife to avoid bruising the basil, causing it to turn black. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add the shrimp to the hot pan. Cook for 1 minute before turning and cooking on the other side. Add the tomatoes to the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil, garlic, red pepper, and half the pine nuts. Adjust seasoning.
• When pasta is al dente, drain and toss it in the saute pan with the shrimp/tomato/herb mixture. Divide among 4 plates and garnish each serving with the remaining pine nuts.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with salt, 2 teaspoons of garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with fresh ground pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Prepare dressing: In the workbowl of a food processor puree anchovies, including the oil from the tin, and lemon juice. With motor running, slowly drip in 1/4 cup olive oil. Thin with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a smooth, medium-thin dressing. If it's too thick, thin with a little more water.
• Prepare a very hot charcoal fire or preheat broiler. Grill shrimp on a fine-mesh grill over coals, turning them once. Remove them as soon as they turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Or broil shrimp, turning once. Let cool to room temperature and set aside up to 1 hour. To assemble salad: In a large bowl toss shrimp with remaining teaspoon of garlic, pine nuts, anchovy dressing, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and basil.

PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same pot. Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper. Sauté until shallots are soft, about 4 minutes. Add canned tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Mix in basil. Return shrimp and any juices to sauce; stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; top with cheese.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Using thin asparagus, boil and cut off tips in 3" sections.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy pan on medium heat.
• Saute garlic for 1 minute.
• Add shrimp and cook until pink.
• Add tomatoes, asparagus tips, and cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes until hot.
• Stir in basil and cook another 2 minutes.
• Cook pasta per package directions.
• Drain pasta, keeping 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Combine pasta and sauce, adding some of the cooking liquid until the desired consistency is achieved.
• Season with lemon pepper or crushed red pepper to taste.

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.