OUZO SHRIMP

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Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender but not browned.
Stir in tomatoes,parsley,oregano,salt, pepper, and sugar.
Simmer, uncovered,over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
*Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp and lemon juice and toss until well coated; set aside.
In a medium saucepan heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
Drain shrimp and drop into boiling water.
Return water to a boil (shrimp should just be turning pink); drain shrimp.
Place shrimp in a bowl and pour ouzo over them.
*Can be prepared ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
In a large skillet heat the tomato sauce.
Add cooked shrimp and ouzo; continue cooking just until shrimp are heated through.
Transfer to individual ramekins or dishes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.