Ingredients

  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (12 pieces)
  • 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 hot red jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds
  • RADICCHIO TREVISO WITH GUANCIALE AND ROSEMARY
  • 4 ounces Guanciale (Italian pork jowl bacon)
  • 4 long Radicchio di Treviso
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Method

  • Split shrimp in half lengthwise.
  • In a 12-inch to 14-inch saute pan, heat oil until smoking.
  • Add shrimp, garlic and chilies and cook until shrimp have turned red on one side but garlic is still light brown.
  • Add wine and extra virgin olive oil and turn shrimp over to cook 1 or more minute.
  • Add mint and fennel and toss through.
  • Pour in warm serving bowl and serve.
  • Chop guanciale into 1-inch batonettes and place into a cold pan over medium heat.
  • Cook until fat is rendered, about 5 to 6 minutes, and add radicchio.
  • Saute over high heat until wilted, add rosemary and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.