DOT'S PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN DRIED TOMATOES

DOT'S PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN DRIED TOMATOES image

Categories Avocado

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 large shallots, sliced
3/4 cup sliced drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives or other brine cured black olives
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp grated lemon peel (2 lemons!!)
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1- 28 oz can diced tomatoes in juice, drained
1/2 cu[ chopped fresh basil
1 - 12 oz pkg linguine
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sautÃ© until pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil to same pot. add shallots, sun dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon peel and crushed red pepper. Saute 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 until al dente. Drain. add pasta to sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta. season with s and p. Transfer to bowl; top with cheese.