Garides Giouvetsi (shrimp and Feta Bake)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. large shrimp or prawns (about 12)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon crushed dried-leaf oregano
- salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz.)
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Serves 4.. Clean and devein shrimp or prawns, removing shells but leaving shells on tails intact. Refrigerate. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add yellow onion, green onions and garlic. Saute until onions are tender. Add tomatoes, wine, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Spoon half the tomato sauce into a medium casserole. Cover with shrimp or prawns. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle cheese evenly over sauce. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cheese is golden brown and slightly melted. Garnish with parsley.