Sauteed Shrimp with Green Olives, Scallions and Anchovies Recipe

Sauteed Shrimp with Green Olives, Scallions and Anchovies Recipe

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 6 large anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • 18 green Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 3/4 pounds shelled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Verdejo, Albarino or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. Heat the olive oil In a large skillet. Add the scallions and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the anchovies and cook, mashing them with a fork, for 2 minutes. Add the olives and stir for 1 minute to heat through. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once or twice, until they start to curl, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until the shrimp are just cooked, about 1 minute longer.
  2. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the butter and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the shrimp to plates and serve.