Mario Batali's Shrimp in Acqua Pazzo

Jumbo Shrimp in Herbed Broth

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Acqua Pazzo is Italian for a poached white fish or seafood in a broth of tomatoes, water, and wine.

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step 1

ingredients 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
1 Garlic clove (peeled and smashed)
1 Hot Pepper (thinly sliced)
1/2 bulb Fennel (thinly sliced; fronds reserved for garnish)

instructions In a 6-quart soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat until smoking. Add the onion, garlic, hot pepper, and fennel and cook until soft and light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
step 2

ingredients 6 halved Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 cup White Wine
1/2 cup Water mixed with 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
16 Jumbo Shrimp (peeled; heads and tails on)

instructions Add the tomatoes, wine, and water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1/2 bunch chopped Flat Leaf Parsley (about 1/8 cup)

instructions Pour into a bowl and garnish with fennel fronds and parsley.
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