Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 2 cups chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp and saute just until pink, about 1 minute.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to bowl.
  • Add bell peppers, onion, thyme, garlic and fennel seeds to skillet.
  • Saute until onion softens, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juices, olives, wine and tomato paste; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; simmer uncovered until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in basil; season with salt and pepper.