Red Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Toss a few shrimp and capers together with a few veggies hang in' around and, viola! A great meal in minutes.
1 red pepper, cut into matchsticks
1/2 lb shrimp (about 10-12), peeled
1 leek, cleaned and diced
2 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed through press
2 Tbsp capers
dash red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
palmful fresh Italian parsley leaves

Sauté the leek in a bit of olive oil and a tablespoon of water over medium high heat in a large skillet. Cook until the leek softened and the water evaporates. Add the pepper and cook another 5-8 minutes, to begin to soften and caramelize the pepper. Remove to a bowl.

Melt the butter in the same skillet and heat just to browning. Toss in the shrimp and stir fry for about 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute or two. Stir in the capers, and return the pepper mixture to the skillet. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste.

Stir to mix well and just heat through. Serve with lemon wedges, over rice or pasta.  Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley.

Serves 2.