MINI SHRIMP AND FETA CASSEROLES

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This Greek Recipe is from Gulf Coast Kitchens, and boy it is delicious! Very easy to make and yet really impressive. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olive
1 tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons ouzo (optional)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
minced parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet;
  • cook the onion, garlic and red pepper flakes in the oil until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers and oregano; raise the heat just until the mixture rebring just to a boil; cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the ouzo, basil leaves and shrimp, then immediately spoon the mixture into four shallow individual casseroles.
  • Top each casserole with crumbled feta and place them under the broiler until the shrimp are just pink and the cheese is browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with minced parsley and serve immediately with hot crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 339.6, Sodium 2090.9, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 41.3

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