Recipe: Mihali's Shrimp with Feta Cheese

Lynne, Missouri Is this what you are looking for? Mihali's Shrimp with Feta Cheese This recipe is from the cookbook The Food and Wine of Greece by Diane Kochilas. I have not made it.

Mihali's Shrimp with Feta Cheese
"Shrimp cooked in the skillet in a tangy feta cheese sauce is a Salonika specialty, but it's also found in one or two Athenian kitchens."

1/2 c. olive oil
3 to 5 scallions, finely chopped, including the green tops
2 green Italian pappers, finely chopped
1 small red chile papper, finely chopped (optional)
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Oregano, to taste
1 1/2 pounds of medium - size shrimp, washed and deveined, but with shell intact
4 medium sized ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. sugar
1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled or grated
3 to 4 Tbl. milk

In a large, heavy skillet,heat the olive oil and saute scallions until translucent. Add the peppers, parsley, black pepper, and oregano and continue sauteing for another 5 or 6 minutes.

Reduce heat, add shrimp, and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the tomatoes and sugar and simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally add the feta and milk to the skillet and simmer, uncovered, over low heat for another 20 to 25 minutes, until the feta is melted. Serve hot over plain rice and drink ouzo with it. Yield: 4 servings

I think this is way too long to cook the shrimp??!? I wonder if you could take them out after 4 or 5 minutes, then put them back in to heat at the last minute??!?