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Saucy Greek Baked Shrimp
4.6 from 162 votes

Saucy Greek Baked Shrimp

This recipe produces shrimp baked in a richly spiced tomato sauce accented with allspice, cinnamon, and crumbled feta cheese. The combination of tender shrimp simmered in a savory tomato base with warm spices creates a balanced dish that can be served with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. The addition of fresh dill adds brightness to the finish, making this a hearty yet fragrant entrée.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Rinse and pat the shrimp dry and place in a bowl. Season with the red pepper flakes and kosher salt and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Sprinkle with the dill and serve with crusty bread for dipping up the awesomesauce.