Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp)
By
Marsha Gardner
@mrdick1950
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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.
Ingredients
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4 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1 conion, chopped
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1/2 tspred pepper flakes
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3 clovegarlic, chopped
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1 tsporegano, dried
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2 ctomato, chopped
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1/8 couzo (optional)
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1 lbshrimp
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·kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1handful parsley, chopped
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3/4 cfeta cheese, crumbled
How to Make Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp)
- 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. - 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. - 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. - Must be served with a great bread to sop up all the luscious tomato and feta sauce.
