Ingredients

  • 1 lb. large uncooked shrimp
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 thick slice onion
  • 1 pinch each: salt, pepper, thyme and oregano
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped parsley
  • flour
  • 1/3 c. dry white wine
  • 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped

Method

  • Using scissors, cut the shells of the shrimp down middle of back; remove shells and set aside.
  • Clean and devein shrimp. Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl with salt, pepper and a bay leaf; drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Set shrimp aside to marinate 1 hour. To make fish stock, place shrimp shells in a saucepan with water, a bay leaf, onion slice, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes; strain.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic and parsley; cook until soft. Coat marinated shrimp with flour; add to skillet with vegetables and cook until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Add wine and simmer until it is almost evaporated.
  • Stir in tomato and 1/2 cup or more of the strained fish stock.
  • Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce is desired consistency.
  • Makes 3 or 4 servings.