Ouzo Shrimp

13 ingredients
14 steps

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

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add onions and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender but not browned.
  3. 3
    Stir in tomatoes,parsley,oregano,salt, pepper, and sugar.
  4. 4
    Simmer, uncovered,over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    *Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine shrimp and lemon juice and toss until well coated; set aside.
  7. 7
    In a medium saucepan heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
  8. 8
    Drain shrimp and drop into boiling water.
  9. 9
    Return water to a boil (shrimp should just be turning pink); drain shrimp.
  10. 10
    Place shrimp in a bowl and pour ouzo over them.
  11. 11
    *Can be prepared ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
  12. 12
    In a large skillet heat the tomato sauce.
  13. 13
    Add cooked shrimp and ouzo; continue cooking just until shrimp are heated through.
  14. 14
    Transfer to individual ramekins or dishes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

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