Shrimp in Fragrant Green Sauce

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Ingredients

• 2 C packed cilantro sprigs
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 T lemon juice
• 1/4 C + 1 T olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. shrimp
• 3 thinly sliced scallions
• 1 minced jalapeño
• 1/4 C white wine
• 1 C V-8 juice
• 1 T butter

Preparation

Step 1

In processor, combine cilantro, garlic & lemon juice; process to paste. With machine on add 2 T olive oil. Scrape into small bowl & season with salt & pepper.
In large skillet, heat 3 T olive oil. Add shrimp & cook over mod heat, stirring, until barely cooked through, @ 4 min. Transfer to serving platter.
Add scallions & jalapeno to skillet & cook over mod heat for 1 min. Add wine & simmer until reduced by half, @ 3 min. Add V-8 juice & simmer until reduced by half, @ 4 min. Return shrimp to skillet & stir in cilantro pesto & bring to a simmer. Season with salt & pepper. Stir in butter & serve.