SHRIMP WITH PEPPERS

Shrimp With Peppers image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds medium-size shrimp
1/2 pound onions, peeled
1 pound sweet peppers, preferably a combination of red and green peppers
3 ripe tomatoes, preferably plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely shredded fresh basil

Steps:

Shell and devein the shrimp. Set aside.
Cut onions in half lengthwise. Place each half cut side down on a flat surface and slice thinly. There should be about 2 1/2 cups. Set aside.
Cut away and discard cores from the peppers. Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and veins. Place each pepper half on a flat surface and cut each half crosswise into thin strips. There should be about 4 cups. Set aside.
Cut way and discard cores of the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into small cubes. There should be about 2 cups. Set aside.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add pepper strips and bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and dried pepper flakes and stir. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring, and add tomatoes. Cook 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar. Cover and cook about 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and stir. Cover and let cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 997 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams