Shrimp Saute with Tomato

(Domatesli Karides Sote)

250 gr frozen, peeled and de-veined, thawed Tiger Shrimp
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, mashed with salt
4 tomatoes. peeled, diced
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp basil, chopped
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 Bay leaf
1 tsp peppercorn
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Saute the onion with butter for abot 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato, sugar, basil, parsley, Bay leaf and peppercorn. Cover the lid, turn the heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until the sauce gets thicker.

Add the shrimp, salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Remove the Bay leaf and discard it. Serve Shrimp Saute with Tomato on Turkish Rice Pilaf .

2 servings.