BAKED SHRIMP WITH FETA

BAKED SHRIMP WITH FETA image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 T fresh lemon juice
1.5 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
1 t olive oil
1/2 c. prechopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 T bottled clam juice
1 T white wine
1/2 t dried oregano
1/4 t freshly ground pepper
1 (14.5 oz.) can dice tomatoes, drained
1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese
2 T chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Orzo accented with fresh herbs completes this meal. Cook 1 cup orzo pasta omitting salt and fat. Drain; toss orzo with 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil, 2 T chopped fresh parsley, 1 T EVOO, 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper. Preheat oven to 450 Combine lemon juice and shrimp in a large bowl; toss well. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add oil to pan; swirling to coat. Add onion to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 1 min. Add clam juice, wine, oregano, pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp mixture. Place mixture in an 11 x 7 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle cheese evenly over mixture. Bake at 450 for 12 minutes or until shrimp are done and cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.