Saucy Greek Baked Shrimp
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Saucy Greek Baked Shrimp
Description
Saucy Greek Baked Shrimp combines peeled and deveined shrimp with a tomato sauce simmered alongside onions, garlic, and aromatic spices like allspice and cinnamon. The shrimp are layered into the sauce and topped with crumbled feta cheese before baking, which gently cooks the shrimp through and melts the cheese slightly. This process enhances both the texture and depth of flavor.
The dish offers a saucy, spicy profile with a hint of warmth from the red pepper flakes, balanced by the tangy feta and fresh dill scattered on top. Baking the shrimp in the sauce yields tender seafood that complements the stewed tomato base.
Serve this alongside crusty bread to scoop up the savory sauce and complete the meal. It works well as a main course when paired with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large , peeled and deveined shrimp (I like the Key West Pinks)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 3 garlic pressed or minced, cloves
- 1 15- ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Rinse and pat the shrimp dry and place in a bowl. Season with the red pepper flakes and kosher salt and set aside.
- Drizzle the olive oil in a heavy skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and place the shrimp into the tomato sauce and crumble the feta cheese over the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with the dill and serve with crusty bread for dipping up the awesomesauce.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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