shrimp scampi with tomato

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  tbd
servings:  2 - 4

ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 large cloves peeled garlic - minced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
1 tablespoon butter
salt
pepper

steps:
1.  heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  add the shrimp and brown for 1 -2 minutes.  add the garlic and tomatoes and stir for a few seconds, then add the vermouth.  cook until the liquid is reduced and shrimp are cooked through, 2 - 3 minutes longer.

2.  add the butter with salt and pepper to taste, swirling the pan gently just until the butter has melted.

3.  spoon the shrimp onto individual plates drizzling the cooking liquids over.

- sam's club source, june/july 2007