Mediterranean Shrimp Toss

Quick, Easy & very tasty.This is a recipe that is great as a special treat for the family or elegant enough for company If the shrimp are frozen just place them in a seive and run cold water over them until the ice crystals fall away. This recipe is from an old Chatelaine Magazine

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (450 g) package spaghetti
• 1  lb  fresh medium shrimp or 1  lb  frozen medium shrimp, cleaned, shells removed
• 2  leeks, cleaned, green part discarded, white part cut into
• 1  green pepper, seeds & membrane removed, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup  pimento stuffed olive, sliced
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  drained capers
• 1  teaspoon dried basil or 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (750 ml) jar  spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Cook your spaghetti according to instructions drain and keep warm.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add leeks, stir fry for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the olives, capers & basil (or oregano).
4. Pour in the sauce, mix well, bring to a slow simmer.
5. Add green peppers.
6. Add shrimp, stir in, heat for apprx 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
7. Taste adjust seasoning, add salt & pepper.
8. Mix in the cooked spaghette.
9. Serve.