SHRIMP BAKED WITH FETA, OUZO AND COGNAC
tbsp butter
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes
2 lb deveined shrimp
6 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp ouzo
1 medium onion; finely chopped
3 tbsp Metaxa Cognac
1 garlic clove; finely minced
1/4 lb feta cheese
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
Pour tomatoes into mixing bowl. Squeeze into small pieces.
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy saucepan. Lightly saute onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until Sauce is thickened. Heat Butter and 2 tablespoons oil in large, heavy skillet.
Saute shrimp over medium-high heat until pink. Add ouzo and cognac. Flame shrimp. Place in casserole or individual ramekins. Cover with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley. (this much of preparation can be done ahead of time.)
Bake in 425 degree F oven 10 minutes or until well-heated and feta has melted. Serve with crusty Bread and a salad.
Bake, covered, at 400 F 10-15 minutes.
Freezes well. Defrost when ready to use.
Serves: 4
adapted from Source: "Classic Greek Cooking" by Daphne Metaxas
tbsp butter
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes
2 lb deveined shrimp
6 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp ouzo
1 medium onion; finely chopped
3 tbsp Metaxa Cognac
1 garlic clove; finely minced
1/4 lb feta cheese
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
Pour tomatoes into mixing bowl. Squeeze into small pieces.
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy saucepan. Lightly saute onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until Sauce is thickened. Heat Butter and 2 tablespoons oil in large, heavy skillet.
Saute shrimp over medium-high heat until pink. Add ouzo and cognac. Flame shrimp. Place in casserole or individual ramekins. Cover with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley. (this much of preparation can be done ahead of time.)
Bake in 425 degree F oven 10 minutes or until well-heated and feta has melted. Serve with crusty Bread and a salad.
Bake, covered, at 400 F 10-15 minutes.
Freezes well. Defrost when ready to use.
Serves: 4
adapted from Source: "Classic Greek Cooking" by Daphne Metaxas
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