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Sautéed Shrimp Over Mint Peas Puree

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Start by making the Mint Peas Puree:
  2. Heat saucepan with 2 Tbs EVOO
  3. When oil is hot add Shallots and sauté 2 minutes until softened
  4. Add 1/2 Clove of the Minced Garlic and sauté 1 minute
  5. Add Green Peas and sauté 2-3 minutes
  6. Stir in Salt, Pepper, and Oregano (adjust seasonings to your taste and add more if needed)
  7. Slowly add in Vegetable Broth 1 cup at a time and simmer 7-8 minutes (during this cooking process, keep an eye on the puree, as the liquid gets absorbed add another cup and so on until all of the broth is used.
  8. Transfer the Pea Puree to a food processor and add in Mint Leaves. Blend until it obtains a velvety smooth creamy sauce
  9. Start cooking the Shrimp:
  10. In a medium saucepan heat 2 Tbs EVOO over medium-high heat
  11. When oil is hot add Shrimp, the other 1/2 Clove of Minced Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, and sauté for about 1 minute
  12. Add White Wine and cook for about 1-2 minutes
  13. Spread 1 cup Mint Pea Puree on a plate and place Shrimp over it
  14. Garnish with Paprika and more Mint of desired

Notes

The Mint Pea Puree makes approximately 2 cups. I used 1 cup of the Puree for this recipe.

Suggestions for leftover Puree: Use to toss with pasta/gnocchi/penne/fusilli, add a little vegetable broth to it to make a soup, use it as a sauce with salmon or scallops.

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