Name: Ouzo Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 (16 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes; 2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup ouzo; 1/4 cup good quality feta cheese

Recipe by Leslie in Texas

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Seasoned with a spicy tomato sauce, feta cheese, and ouzo, this shrimp dish can serve as a first course or an entrée. I have made this several times as a first course for a Greek-themed dinner and everyone loves it! Originally from a magazine back in the 80's that featured a gourmet Greek dinner menu and recipes.

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ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ cups green onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 (16 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
²⁄₃ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₃ cup ouzo
¹⁄₄ cup good quality feta cheese

directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender but not browned.
Stir in tomatoes,parsley,oregano,salt, pepper, and sugar.
Simmer, uncovered,over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
*Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp and lemon juice and toss until well coated; set aside.
In a medium saucepan heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
Drain shrimp and drop into boiling water.
Return water to a boil (shrimp should just be turning pink); drain shrimp.
Place shrimp in a bowl and pour ouzo over them.
*Can be prepared ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
In a large skillet heat the tomato sauce.
Add cooked shrimp and ouzo; continue cooking just until shrimp are heated through.
Transfer to individual ramekins or dishes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

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"Seasoned with a spicy tomato sauce, feta cheese, and ouzo, this shrimp dish can serve as a first course or an entrée. I have made this several times as a first course for a Greek-themed dinner and everyone loves it! Originally from a magazine back in the 80's that featured a gourmet Greek dinner menu and recipes."

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creation by Leslie in Texas

5/3/2007

Seasoned with a spicy tomato sauce, feta cheese, and ouzo, this shrimp dish can serve as a first course or an entrée. I have made this several times as a first course for a Greek-themed dinner and everyone loves it! Originally from a magazine back in the 80's that featured a gourmet Greek dinner menu and recipes.