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Garides Kokkiyia Me Feta (Shrimp And Feta In Shells)

Cuisine: Greek
Type: Fish
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozLarge shrimp
1/2   Lemon - (juice only)
1   Onion or shallot - minced
3 tablespoons 45mlVegetable oil or butter
1/2 cup 118mlTomato sauce
3   Tomatoes peeled - chopped and drained
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozChopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh basil or dill
2   Garlic cloves - crushed
  Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb 227g / 8ozFeta cheese
  Fresh basil leaves
  (or parsley) for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Shell and devein shrimp. Wash and drain, then sprinkle lightly with lemon juice. Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan and cook the onion until soft. Add the tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, herbs, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 25 minutes, then remove from the heat and strain.

Butter large scallop or other shells, or individual ovenproof dishes, and spoon a little sauce into each. Fill with the shrimp and spoon the sauce over, then crumble the feta over the top. Set into a baking pan and bake for 15 or 20 minutes in a moderate oven (350F), or until the shrimp is cooked and the cheese melted. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.

Source:
Jeff Smith

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