Shrimp or seafood casserole, potatoes, leeks and red peppers with Mediterranean flavors. Garnish with herb-flavoured breadcrumbs to add a touch of texture.
Notes:
You can use the seafood of your choice to make this casserole: calamari, scallops, mussels, clams, crab or a mixture of all your favourites. Just adjust the cooking time in step 5 depending on what ingredients you are using.
This is the perfect meal to share with friends. Place a large serving plate in the centre of the table and let your guests serve themselves as they wish. Accompanied by an excellent white wine, the meal will be a complete success.
Equipment
- Large non-stick frying pan
- Small frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups Little Potatoes, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 cups leeks, chopped
- 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 (26 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- (To taste) salt and pepper
- 14 oz raw, shelled shrimp (or seafood of your choice)
- 1 lemon, sliced
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 lemon zest
- (To taste) salt and pepper
Instructions
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Step 1
In a large non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat, melt the butter, then fry the potatoes for five minutes to brown them.
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Step 2
Add the garlic, leek, and red pepper, and continue cooking for about five minutes on medium heat.
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Step 3
Add the white wine, followed by the thyme, tomatoes and sugar. Season, cover and cook over gentle heat for 15 minutes.
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Step 4
During this time, in a small frying pan on medium to high heat, heat the olive oil, then fry all the breadcrumb coating ingredients, except for the chives and parsley. Transfer browned breadcrumb mixture to a bowl, then add the chives and parsley. Set aside.
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Step 5
Add the shrimp to the pan and continue cooking on high for five minutes until fully cooked.
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Step 6
To serve, pour the preparation into a large serving plate, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture all over the casserole, and garnish with lemon quarters.