SHRIMP WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

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Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1/2 pound(s) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil or grapeseed oil
1/2 medium onion, minced
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 pinch(es) red pepper flakes, or to taste
6 ounce(s) roasted red pepper
1/4 cup(s) dry white wine
1/4 cup(s) half and half
2 tablespoon(s) snipped fresh basil (use 2 teaspoons if dried)
1/3 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup(s) brown rice, cooked
- salt and pepper, to taste
- chives or green onion tops, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

Thaw shrimp if frozen, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or just until onion is tender, add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add shrimp and crushed red pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add roasted peppers and wine.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream. heat, but not to boiling; reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir in basil, add salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve shrimp mixture and cheese over hot cooked rice. Garnish with chives.