Recipe

Bada-Bing Shrimp and Sauce

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by misschels

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by misschels

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
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misschels's Notes: I come from a huge Italian family so naturally I love nothing better than a big pot of pasta sauce and meatballs. However, the other day I was craving a bite of succulent shrimp. I love to...
I come from a huge Italian family so naturally I love nothing better than a big pot of pasta sauce and meatballs. However, the other day I was craving a bite of succulent shrimp. I love to use fresh basil in just about anything and it really gives my pasta sauce a that hint of garden freshness, kind of an earthy balance paired with the zesty garlic and tender shrimp in my dish. I serve am a purist and like my sauce alone, topped with freshly grated parm, and a simple side salad I think this dish would be great over some angel hair pasta, or if you want to get a little fancy, serve it at a dinner party over some polenta. MANGIA!

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1 0.7 oz packet Italian Salad Dressing Mix Ask a question about this ingredient

3 8 oz. cans of No Salt Added Tomato Sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

1 14.5 oz can of No Salt Added diced tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup Sweet white reisling wine (I used an Italian Moscato) Ask a question about this ingredient

Place the shrimp in a small bowl.
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Prepare the dressing: put 1/4 c. white wine vinegar and 3 TBS. water into a salad shaker. Add dressing packet and shake the bottle until mixed. Add 1/4 c. olive oil and 1/4 c. water to the bottle and shake vigorously.
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Pour the dressing over the shrimp and let marinate while preparing the sauce.
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For the sauce, chop the onion, garlic, and basil.
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Heat a large saucepan with olive oil over low-medium heat.
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Add onions and garlic and stir continuously with a spatula until lightly browned.
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Add the shrimp to the saucepan and cook until they are slightly pink.
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Remove the shrimp from the saucepan after 3-4 minutes and place in a clean bowl.
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Add tomato sauces, diced tomatoes, spices, basil, and wine to the saucepan.
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Add tomato sauces, diced tomatoes, spices, basil, and wine to the saucepan.
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Add tomato sauces, diced tomatoes, spices, basil, and wine to the saucepan.
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To serve, garnish with freshly shaved parmesan (don't skimp on the parm: i use it religiously).
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