Updated review from RSC #7. I prepared the revised version of the recipe, using 1 pound of shrimp, 2 teaspoons of oregano (rubbed to a fine powder)and did not use any salt or ouzo (changes are my personal choice). Much improved Skipper/Sy!!
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Chef, you have the makings of a very tasty appetizer. Salt could be reduced to one-half the measure. A more subtle use of cayenne might not be so overpowering; in that the cayenne masked other flavours, and produced a very hot shrimp appetizer. I note that you included tarragon in your list of ingredients, but neglected to instruct us how and when to use this herb in the recipe. Because this is a contest entry, Chef, that omission is taken into account during this review.
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Too much cayenne for me. In fact I think that there was too much of the whole spice blend. If I made this again I would half all of the herbs & spices and there would probably be plenty for the shrimp while not overpowering it. With the feta being salty as it is I would probably also omit the salt from the spice blend all together.
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This dish was prepared for me by Lois M at our Ontario Zaar Luncheon.
OK, this has the potential to be a great recipe. The first bite I had I thought "Wow, this is good" but after about 5 seconds my mouth was on fire!! My hostess said her cayenne wasn't extra hot or anything, but man, this was SPICY!
I would cut the cayenne down to 1/4 tsp minimum.
Our hostess pointed out that she was not sure where the tarragon should be added, it didn't specify in the recipe.
I would also not add any salt at all, as the capers and feta have enough salt for this dish. Bottom line, a little too spicy and a little too salty. Sorry!
I will try it again but make the adjustments stated.
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I liked the blend of flavors in this recipe, but there is way too much seasoning on the shrimp, I think you could easily half those seasonings, and then it may work better, they way it is now is just overkill.
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This appetizer was featured at a Zaar chef luncheon hosted by LoisM! Although I wasn't involved in the preparation of this dish, I've reviewed the directions; the main issues is that tarragon is listed in the ingredients but forgotten in the instructions.
The taste was good enough to make this a repeater; however, it needs modifications:
1: It was too salty - I would omit the salt entirely as there is enough salt in other ingredients, such as the feta.
2: It was way too spicy - I'd reduce the amount of cayenne.
3: I'd reduce the amount of oregano.
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