Shrimp, orange scented with vermouth and fennel

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 Whole fennel bulb with
Feathery top
6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
4 Whole garlic cloves --
Peeled and minced
pounds Shrimp -- peeled and
Deveined
10 Whole basil leaves -- finely
Chopped
¼ cup Orange zest -- finely
Chopped
½ cup Dry vermouth
1 Whole lemon -- juiced
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper

Directions

Remove the feathery fronds from the fennel bulb, reserving a large handful.

Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise and remove the core. Cut into thin slices. Finely chop the reserved tops.

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sliced fennel and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the shrimp, basil, chopped fennel tops, orange zest and cook until the shrimp turn pink. Add the vermouth and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute over high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #191 Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 09:12:55 -0500 From: Sharon <jouet@...>

Recipe By : Cucina del Mare Fish and Seafood Italian Style, Evan Kleiman

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