Shrimp and Tomatoes

SkinnyMinnie's Note:

Another yummy and easy recipe from Everyday Foods. Serve this over soft polenta. I would have posted a recipe for polenta, but there are LOTS of delicious recipes here on Zaar already.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

Directions:

1. Season the shrimp generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbs oil.
3. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 2-3 minute.
4. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
5. Reduce the heat to medium.
6. Add remaining Tbs of oil to the pan, and cook the garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Add the tomatoes and their juice along with 2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer, and stir occasionally until the tomatoes have broken down and become saucy, about 15 minute.
9. Serve over warm polenta.

Reviews

[Llove To Cook]

This is very good! I add about 6 chopped sundried tomatoes and halved cherry tomatoes. We eat it over whole wheat vermicelli.