RECIPES WITH CHEESE
Shrimp Saganaki with Feta
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
500 g peeled shrimp, heads removed
1 green pepper, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup tomato juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 star anise pods
1 tbsp tomato paste
20 ml ouzo
1/2 bunch fresh basil
1/2 bunch fresh oregano
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
200 g STAMOU PDO Feta Cheese
Salt and pepper
Boukovo flakes (optional)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Freshly baked bread, for serving
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C fan-assisted.
- Place a cast-iron pan over high heat and heat the olive oil.
- Add the shrimps and sauté for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the shrimps to a plate and set aside.
- Add a little more olive oil to the pan, along with the onion, garlic, tomato paste, and green pepper. Sauté until lightly golden.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato juice and stir to combine. Then add the star anise, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Add the sugar and ouzo and allow the alcohol to evaporate. Simmer for 10 minutes, then return the shrimp to the pan.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top, transfer the pan to the oven, and grill for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, boukovo flakes.
- Serve with freshly baked bread.
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