Shrimp with Basil and Tomatoes

Ok, so you are getting a double whammy from me today, since I have a day off to catch up on things. This recipe was so easy to make, and it was very healthy as it does not call for a lot of oil or any butter at all (of course, you can add some if you like :) This was another great dish I found on Shine by Yahoo.

ingredients

* 12 ounces fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp
* 1 tablespoon cooking oil
* 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups chopped, plum or common tomatoes
* 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1 tablespoon drained capers (optional)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 8 ounces spaghetti or other pasta, cooked and drained
* 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
* Fresh basil leaves (optional)

directions

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Set aside.
2. Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion and garlic in hot oil for 2 minutes or until onions are crisp-tender. Remove onion mixture from the wok.
3. Add shrimp to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque.
4. Return onion mixture to the wok. Add tomatoes, basil, capers (if desired), salt, and pepper. Stir all ingredients together. Cook and stir for 1 minute more or until heated through. Serve immediately over hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Makes 4 servings.