Mediterranean Shrimp Toss

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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, 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

Recipe

• 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.