Shrimp in Tomato-Garlic Sauce

1/2 cup olive oil
2 pounds small shrimp, peeled and de-veined
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 jalape�o chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced
2/3 cup tomato pur�e
1/4 cup Mexican lime juice
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cabbage, finely shredded (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro
2 Mexican limes, cut into wedges

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 tablespoons of the olive oil.

When the olive oil is very hot, saut� the shrimp until they become opaque, about 30 seconds.

Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, onion and jalape�o chiles and continue cooking for about 30 seconds.

Add tomato pur�e, lime juice, thyme, salt and pepper and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add cabbage, if desired, and cilantro and continue cooking for 1 minute. Serve with rice and lime wedges.

This can also be used as the filling for Shrimp Tacos.