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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Seasoned with a spicy tomato sauce, feta cheese, and ouzo, this shrimp dish can serve as a first course or an entrée. I have made this several times as a first course for a Greek-themed dinner and everyone loves it! Originally from a magazine back in the 80's that featured a gourmet Greek dinner menu and recipes. Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped |
6 garlic cloves, crushed |
3 (16 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes |
2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/3 cup ouzo |
1/4 cup good quality feta cheese |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender but not browned.
3. Stir in tomatoes,parsley,oregano,salt, pepper, and sugar.
4. Simmer, uncovered,over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. *Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
6. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and lemon juice and toss until well coated; set aside.
7. In a medium saucepan heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
8. Drain shrimp and drop into boiling water.
9. Return water to a boil (shrimp should just be turning pink); drain shrimp.
10. Place shrimp in a bowl and pour ouzo over them.
11. *Can be prepared ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
12. In a large skillet heat the tomato sauce.
13. Add cooked shrimp and ouzo; continue cooking just until shrimp are heated through.
14. Transfer to individual ramekins or dishes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.
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