SHRIMP WITH CATALAN SAUCE

By jarren

Ingredients

• Catalan sauce:
• 1 large tomato
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt to taste
• Shrimp:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• l pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place tomato, garlic, almonds, pine nuts, breadcrumbs, chili, paprika, sherry vinegar and oil in a mini-chop or food processor and process until it forms a paste. Add parsley and pulse until combined. Season with salt. Reserve.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute for 3 minutes or until onions just begin to colour. Season shrimp with pepper, add to skillet and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until pink and just beginning to curl. Remove from heat and toss with sauce.