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Shrimp and feta saganaki

Shrimp and Feta Saganaki

Greek shrimp and feta saganaki makes a beautiful appetizer or main meal. It comes together in minutes, yet has an incredible depth of flavour.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 shallots; finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves; finely chopped
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • red pepper flakes (to your level of heat)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 package frozen shrimp (26/30); thawed, peeled, and deveined
  • 1 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. To make Shrimp and Feta Saganaki: Preheat oven to 400°F (200C). Set aside a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, five to seven minutes. Add the garlic during the last minute or two.
  3. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes along with their juices, salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes - uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened.
  4. Transfer the thickened tomato sauce to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, and arrange the shrimp over the sauce in an even layer. Crumble the feta over the shrimp and sprinkle with the dried oregano.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and just cooked (cooking time depends on the size of your shrimp). Turn on the broiler and broil for 1 minute, or until the feta is golden brown in areas.
  6. Let the shrimp rest for two or three minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  7. Enjoy! See more delicious fish and seafood recipes here. See more delicious side dish recipes here.