• 2 lbs fresh or frozen shrimp
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 lbs plum tomatoes, mashed
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced basil (or dry basil)
  • pinch of oregano
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Gamberi Marinara

This classic Italian recipe is a real quickie! Enjoy it tonight!

Preparation:

1 – Shell and de-vein the fresh shrimp. Wash and drain well.

2 – In a medium-size saucepan, cook the garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil, over low flame, until light brown. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, wine, salt and pepper. Cover partially. Simmer for 30 minutes.

3 – In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Saute the shrimp for about 3 minutes. Discard the oil and add the shrimp to the sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.

Serves 4 to 6

Mangiare!

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