Description
This is a Greek starter recipe that is also eaten as an ouzo ‘meze’ (snack). It is a delicious dish that I’d only tried in restaurants but when I tried to make it at home I found out I made it as good and delicious. With a small alteration of adding pasta you can turn this dish into a delicious seafood pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, with shells
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (Optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the shrimp
- the water should just cover them. Boil for 5 minutes
- then drain
- reserving the liquid
- and set aside.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Add the onions; cook and stir until the onions are soft. Mix in the parsley
- wine
- tomatoes
- garlic powder
- and remaining olive oil. Simmer
- stirring occasionally
- for about 30 minutes
- or until the sauce is thickened.
- While the sauce is simmering
- the shrimps should have become cool enough to handle. First remove the legs by pinching them
- and then pull off the shells
- leaving the head and tail on.
- When the sauce is thickened
- stir in the shrimp stock and shrimp. Bring to a simmer
- and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the feta cheese and remove from the heat. Let stand until the cheese starts to melt. Serve warm.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4