Shrimp Provencal

The flavors of Provence come through in this dish: olive oil, tomatoes, onions, and thyme!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups red peppers, diced
• 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1.5 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly saute shrimp until they turn pink, but are not cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, fennel seeds, and thyme; cook until the onion softens, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in white wine, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp, and simmer until they are cooked and turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in the basil, and season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.