SAUTÉED SHRIMP WITH PESTO
2
⁄
lbs. shrimp
1
2
1 large Vidalia onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. jarred traditional basil pesto
2 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. coarse ground pepper
Hot cooked rice
Chopped parsley
Shell shrimp, leaving tail on and devein. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat electric skillet to 350°F. Cook onion in butter for 3 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic. Cook 3 minutes longer, stirring
occasionally. Add next 7 ingredients. Stir in shrimp. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat
to 250°F. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked;
stir occasionally.
Serve over rice and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes about 8 servings.
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