Anise adds a hint of licorice flavor to an elegant dish of shrimp in a light cream sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 271
Sodium: 352mg
Fat: 19g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Cholesterol: 195mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 19g

Shrimp with Anise Cream Sauce

 Low Calorie   Low Carbohydrates   Low Sodium

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Anise Seed
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 large shallots, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind

Directions

1. Heat oil, garlic and anise seed in large skillet on medium heat until garlic just begins to sizzle. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook about 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

2. Stir bell pepper into skillet; cook and stir about 3 minutes. Add shallots; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until tender. Add wine; cook 1 minute, stirring to release brown bits from bottom of skillet.

3. Stir in cream, salt and pepper; simmer 3 minutes or until thickened. Return shrimp to skillet; cook and stir until heated through. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.