Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb large uncooked shrimp, shelled,deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onion, chopped
  • 5 ounces packages ready-to use fresh spinach leaves, stemmed if desired
  • 1 bunch basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Pernod (or other anise-flavored liqueur)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.
  • Lightly oil 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Arrange shrimp in prepared plate.
  • Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and green onions and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach to skillet.
  • Cover and cook until spinach is tender and wilted, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
  • Mix in basil, cheese, hot pepper sauce and vinegar.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat; mix in Pernod.
  • Spoon spinach mixture evenly over shrimp.
  • Bake until shrimp are just cooked through, approximately 8 minutes.