Shrimp Tamarindo

One of my favorite shrimp dishes. The juice of the Tamarind gives this dish bold flavor that is sweetened by the honey. Is best prepared using fresh market produce.

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp onion, minced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
¼ dry red wine
1 bay leaf
½ cup tamarind juice*
2 Tbsp honey
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp salt
dash Tabasco
1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Preparation:

Heat butter in large skillet. Add onion, garlic and red pepper, sauté until soft. Add tomato paste, wine, bay leaf, tamarind juice, honey, allspice, and salt. Heat over medium heat stirring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Add dash of Tabsco if desired. Add shrimp, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove bayleaf. Stir in lime juice.