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Garlic Shrimp with Fig Tapenade

Makes 4 small servings

Fig Tapenade

1 cup chopped Blue Ribbon© Orchard Choice© or Sun-Maid© Figs

2/3 cup chopped kalamata olives

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon each dried rosemary and thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Shrimp

3 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons dried rosemary

12 jumbo shrimp or prawns

Garnish with cherry tomato halves and chopped fresh herbs (optional)

In saucepan, combine figs and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Bring to room temperature to serve.

Meanwhile, combine garlic, olive oil and rosemary in zip top bag. Add shrimp and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours. In lightly oiled pan over medium high heat, sauté shrimp until cooked through; remove. To serve, peel shrimp, leaving tail intact. Place about 3 tablespoons of tapenade on a small plate with 3 shrimp. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, if desired.

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