SHRIMP WITH FETA CHEESE (GARITHES MEH FETA TIRI)Source: The Grecian Plate by The Hellenic Ladies Society of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Durham, North CarolinaServings: 4 1 cup long grain rice. uncooked 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup butter juice of 1 lemon 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. dried basil Salt and pepper 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Cook rice according to package directions. Saute shrimp in butter and lemon juice over medium-high heat until shrimp turns pink. Drain, set aside. In a large skilled, saute onions, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and wine; saute 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in feta cheese; saute until cheese softens. Add shrimp and briefly heat through. Remove from heat. Pack cooked rice into 4 large, rounded coffee cups. Unmold in center of plate. Ladle shrimp sauce over top. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
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