Shrimp and Fennel in Hot Garlic Sauce

Name: Shrimp and Fennel in Hot Garlic Sauce
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 ½ cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 3/4 pound); ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ¾ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Lime wedges (optional)

6 Ratings
5 Reviews

When friends come over, I like to make this quick, easy appetizer and serve it family-style on a big white platter while everyone enjoys sauvignon blanc as the accompanying aperitif. The shrimp and fennel's fresh, lively flavors pair perfectly with sauvignon blancs that are medium-bodied, sassy, herbal, and citrusy. In particular, California sauvignon blancs are best here. Don't forget to squeeze the lime at the end of the recipe. It's the flavorful ribbon that ties the food and wine together.

By Karen MacNeil

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2004

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Recipe Summary

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

154 calories; calories from fat 30%; fat 5.1g; saturated fat 0.8g; mono fat 2.7g; poly fat 0.9g; protein 18.6g; carbohydrates 8.8g; fiber 2.8g; cholesterol 129mg; iron 2.8mg; sodium 317mg; calcium 93mg.

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missylc

06/04/2011

I wouldn't say that this recipe produces much of a sauce, but it is nice and spicy. Will make again.

moeteddy

02/15/2010

This was so unexpectedly wonderful! I love fennel but was doubtful with the shrimp. I love this! On top of the list the next time someone is over for dinner. The lime made it come together with a bang!

dpecac

07/04/2009

Just brought this to a pot-luck and everyone raved about it. One person thought it was a little too spicy, but the rest loved it. I also brought along the St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2008 which complemented nicely with the lime. Will definitely make this again.

slemus

04/05/2009

Ghastly. Who wants a plate full of fennel?

jauger

11/11/2008

Excellent recipe! Very simple and easy to make, yet good enough for guests. This will certainly become one of our regular recipes.

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