Shrimp in Zippy Tomato Sauce
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded & chopped
- 12 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped with their juice
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 piece dried chili, chopped
- In a heavy saucepan, heat half of the oil.
- Add the onion, and cook over low heat until soft.
- Stir in the celery and chopped bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Raise the heat to medium high, and add the red wine vinegar and tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer until the veggies are soft, about 30 minutes.
- Puree the sauce through a food mill or a food processor.
- Push pureed sauce through a sieve with a spatula.
- Set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a clean heavy saucepan.
- Stir in the garlic, parsley and chili, if using.
- Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden.
- Do not let it brown.
- Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Stir in the shrimp.
- Bring the sauce back to a boil.
- Reduce heat slightly and simmer until the shrimp are pink and firm, 4-6 minutes, depending on their size.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
olive oil, onion, celery, red bell pepper, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, salt, shrimp, garlic, fresh parsley, dried chili
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-in-zippy-tomato-sauce-366829 (may not work)