Mini Shrimp and Feta Casseroles
photo by a Canadian cook
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
- 1⁄4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olive
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons ouzo (optional)
- 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
- 2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
- minced parsley (to garnish)
directions
- Warm the olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet;
- cook the onion, garlic and red pepper flakes in the oil until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers and oregano; raise the heat just until the mixture rebring just to a boil; cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the ouzo, basil leaves and shrimp, then immediately spoon the mixture into four shallow individual casseroles.
- Top each casserole with crumbled feta and place them under the broiler until the shrimp are just pink and the cheese is browned, about 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle with minced parsley and serve immediately with hot crusty bread for dipping.
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With last reviewer ABSOLUTELY agree! This is TRULY an OUTSTANDING recipe! Made in casserole pan as well, When will I make this again? Time WILL tell! Used half feta, half grated parmesan cheese! 3 teaspoons HEAPS as chili does please! The Ouzo is a MUST as the taste is there, This is one of those recipes that shows you care! Thanks!
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One of the best recipes I've tried in a long time...I rarely follow recipes so closely! I did the entire recipe in an 8x8 casserole pan and cut the shrimp down to 1 lb. I increased the garlic to 4 and probably doubles the basil. VERY FLAVORFUL!!! I didn't have the ouzo but didn't miss it. I am assuming it could only add to the flavors. The cheese under the broiler was the perfect finishing touch. Thank you SO very much!!
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Two thumbs up for this dish! It's excellent. The seasonings are perfectly balanced so that nothing overpowers. Although the Ouzo is optional I think it has an impact on the flavour of the dish. You can't identify it amongst the other seasonings and there's definitely no hint of "licorice". I followed the recipe as written with a few minor changes - used a 28 oz. can of whole tomatoes (drained) coarsely chopped, as well as 4 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (didn't bother peeling them). Added 4 chopped green onions (white and light green parts only), and increased the fresh oregano to a heaping tablespoon. Layered the shrimp and sauce in one large casserole. This can be assembled ahead and heated at 400F for a few minutes till bubbly before browning the cheese under the broiler.
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