Flambéed Feta Shrimp With Tomatoes & Capers

Fast, Easy, & Elegant recipe. Greek in flavor, suitable for company or every day dining.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs shrimp, 16/20, peeled, deveined and butterflied
• 8  ounces feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
• 1  lb Italian plum tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 4  green onions, whites and green, sliced thin
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1  tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped fine
• 1  tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine
•  salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  warmed  ouzo

Directions

1. In a large non-reactive sauté pan heat olive oil until fragrant. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent but not browned.
2. Add capers, tomatoes, wine, lemon juice and spices, heat until rapidly simmering.
3. Add shrimp and crumble feta cheese into mixture. Cook uncovered until shrimp is done.
4. Remove from heat and pour Ouzo onto the mixture and ignite with a match. When flames have died, stir mixture and serve immediately over white rice.