Shrimp with Olive Oil (Zeytinyagli Karides Pilaki)

Shrimp with Olive Oil (Zeytinyagli Karides Pilaki)

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 onion, chopped

½ lb mushroom, washed

1 carrot, sliced

3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tomatoes (1 cup), diced

1 big potato, diced

1 Tbsp salt to taste

½ tsp black pepper

½ cup hot water

Fresh parsley for garnish

Take olive oil and onion in a pot. Saute for about 3 minutes over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Saute for 2 minutes and, add potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Then, add tomatoes, salt and hot water.

Bring to a boil and turn the heat low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are softened. Sprinkle with black pepper and garnish with parsley if desired.