Scampi Rockefeller

• large uncooked shrimp↗1⁄2 lb

  shelled, deveined

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• garlic↗6 cloves

  chopped

• green onion↗1 bunch

  chopped

• spinach leaves5 ounces

  ready-to use fresh, stemmed if desired

• basil leaves↗1 bunch

  coarsely chopped

• romano cheese2 tablespoons

  grated

• hot pepper sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (such as Tabasco)

• white wine vinegar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• Pernod↗3 tablespoons

  (or other anise-flavored liqueur)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly oil 9-inch glass pie plate.

3. 3

   Arrange shrimp in prepared plate.

4. 4

   Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add garlic and green onions and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add spinach to skillet.

8. 8

   Cover and cook until spinach is tender and wilted, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Mix in basil, cheese, hot pepper sauce and vinegar.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Remove from heat; mix in Pernod.

12. 12

    Spoon spinach mixture evenly over shrimp.

13. 13

    Bake until shrimp are just cooked through, approximately 8 minutes.