Sicilian Style Shrimp

Sicilian Style Shrimp
Contributed by: Rossana and Claudio Tarantini
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp hot chili flakes
  • 1 - 19 oz can diced tomato
  • 2 tsp chili paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 lbs fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste

In a deep sauté pan or wok, heat olive oil until smoky. Add garlic and diced tomato. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add chili flakes and simmer 5 minutes more.

Add herbs, chili paste and shrimp and cook over medium heat until shrimp are just done. About 7 - 8 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Can be served hot or at room temperature.

  • Yields: approximately 60 shrimp
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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