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Saucy Greek Baked Shrimp

I made this baked shrimp recipe as a simple skillet dinner but if you'd prefer to serve it at the table, simply transfer it to a baking dish suitable to serve at the table rather than using the skillet.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 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 medium onion , chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves , pressed or minced
  • 1 15- ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

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.