shrimp with spicy tomato sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic in the olive oil until just golden, approximately 2 minutes. be careful not to burn the garlic. add the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper. bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• season the shrimp with salt and add to the tomatoes. cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. stir in 1 tablespoon of butter for added richness, if desired.