Shrimp and Fennel in Hot Garlic Sauce

• portioner: Yield 4 servings

Ingredienser

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 3/4 pound)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Lime wedges (optional)

Vejledning

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced fennel, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, and bay leaf; cook 5 minutes or until fennel is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring occasionally. Stir in lime juice. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Perfect wine: Try St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2002 (Napa Valley, CA), $ This very crisp wine has snappy, fresh flavors reminiscent of green figs, melon, herbs, lime, and fennel--a perfect fit with this recipe.