SHRIMP SAGANAKI (GREEK SHRIMP)

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This spicy tomato sauce, salty feta cheese and succulent shrimp combo is so good! The recipe calls for Ouzo, which is a Greek anise flavored liqueur. Although you do not taste the ouzo in the final product, unless you use a lot of it, it adds that something to the dish that just makes it better.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Seafood

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 c onion, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp oregano, dried
2 c tomato, chopped
1/8 c ouzo (optional)
1 lb shrimp
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 handful parsley, chopped
3/4 c feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • 2. Add the tomato, oregano and ouzo and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 30 seconds per side. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley.
  • 3. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the feta cheese. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven until the sauce is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Must be served with a great bread to sop up all the luscious tomato and feta sauce.

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