Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Greek Island Shrimp

(2-3 servings as a main course; 5-6 servings as an appetizer)

1 lb. medium/large raw shrimp
olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-3 plum tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half
1/2 tablespoon coursely ground pepper
3 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dry)
1/3 cup fresh parsley

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly olive-oil a 9-inch pie plate.
2. Peel (and devein, if you like) the shrimp, leaving on the tails. Place in single layer in pie plate.
3. Add the garlic and tomatoes, then drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
4. Add the feta, olives, pepper, and oregano. Add a little salt, if you like.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and the cheese sizzles.
6. Top with parsley and serve hot.

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