Shrimp Diablo

Special thanks to Cynthia for this recipe. It was the first submitted recipe to TheGourmetLife.

Ingredients:

1 Heaping Tablespoon Garlic Minced
8-10 Leaves Fresh Basil Chopped
1/2 Large Onion Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (more if you'd like)
1 Med Eggplant Cubed, sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons White Wine
1 Can (14.5 oz) Stewed Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Pkg. Precooked Med or Large Shrimp tails off

Directions:

• Combine first six ingredients, plus salt & blk pepper to taste, in a large skillet.
• Cook over med/high heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Add shrimp and coat well with mixture for about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp and reserve.
• Add eggplant and cook in oil mixture till done, about 5min.
• Deglaze pan with white wine. Add tomatoes, simmer and stir in paste.
• Return shrimp to pan and heat thru, do not boil.

Presentation Tip: Serve with Bowtie pasta and salad

Wine Pairing Suggestion: Jerry Garcia Cabernet Sauvignon

Gourmet Food Recipe: Shrimp Diablo