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Serves 2 - 4:

 

2 pounds large shrimp

125 ml. olive oil

4 spring scallions chopped

2 minced cloves of garlic

1 large green Bell pepper chopped

1 large red Bell pepper chopped

1 fresh red chili pepper seeded and chopped

freshly ground black pepper to taste

fresh tomato concasse or coulis - 1 cup

Dry white wine or Ouzo Greek Anise Liquor - 2 tablespoons

a pinch of sugar

fresh oregano 2 tsps.

fresh parsley herb 1/2 cup

1/2 pound crumbled Feta Cheese

1 tblsp. unsalted butter

Salt to taste

 

1) clean the shrimp or prawns ( note; this recipe can be made with cod fish or other firm white fish )

2) shell and devein the prawns however, leave heads on ( more flavorful if you do )

3) set the prawns aside until ready to use on Ice

4) heat olive oil and sauté scallions

5) add garlic, chili pepper and bell peppers and sauté a few more minutes until tender

6) add the white wine or the Ouzo and simmer to cook off alcohol

7) add the tomato, bring to boil and reduce heat and simmer until thickened slightly

8) adjust seasoning and salt

9) add the sugar

10) now,  put the prawns into the sauce

11) sauté until coral salmon color and firm, do not overcook them

12) a few minutes before removing from heat, add the fresh herbs and crumbled feta cheese

13) add the butter and swirl to glaze

14) as soon as the feta begins to melt, remove from flame and serve immediately

15) serve with: crusty bread warmed from oven for dipping, white wine of choice and black olives, Kalamatas if possible ...

 

Lovely lunch ...

Margaux Cintrano.

 

I guess I will be experimenting with this dish.

Good Morning Hoser,

 

It must be 6.30 am in Rhode Island ... Yes ?

 

It is 12.30pm here ...

 

I enjoy this recipe immensely. Also, I have baked it too --- so that the Feta Cheese which covers the shrimp, tomato mixture -- sort of becomes like a " parmigiana " --- melted and covering the dish ... heaven scent ... Purchase extra shrimp --- they freeze very well and u can also try:

GAMBAS AL AJILLO !  ( in clay tapa cazuelitas little dishes, put olive oil, 8 cloves minced garlic and sauté until garlic tender and add the shrimp until coral salmon color ) --- sprinkle with red chili pepper --- and serve with hot crusty bread  and a good beer or white wine of choice ) ...

 

Margi.  

Have u tried the classic Shrimp Saganaki from Santorini yet? 

 

How was trip to Isla Morada? 

 

My Plating: I use jumbo prawns which are called Langostinos and these stand up and are erect verses curling like USA variety jumbo shrimp. Thus, I also use more Feta as if it was a Parmigiana covering the tomato sauce with shrimp.

 

Best Regards,  Margi.

it is a great dish to be served as mezes with ouzo and ice.....one summer afternoon on the balcony one evening when few friends are gathering, chatting and relaxing. 

 

Thanks so much dear for your compliments and feedback.

 

Yes, it is a lovely " meze " or Tapa ... And of course, with a good Prosecco or White Wine ... and the key is the Company & the conversationing of the " meze " and Tapa cultures.

 

All my kindest,

Margi.

 

Islamoradsa was wonderful Margi...the wedding went off without a hitch.

 

We are in Venice now and are leaving for St. Augustine this morning.

 

I hope to be home and settled back in sometime on Friday....the only fly in the ointment is that with all of the power outages I'm not sure I'll be able to gas up .....can't pump gasoline without electricity.

 

I did get a wonderful recipe from Lorelie's for pepper encrusted seared tuna in a soy-wasabi-mustard reduction, which was served over a beautiful seaweed salad.

 

I'll try to get the pictures uploaded and get it posted over the weekend.

 

Dave

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

I am pleased to hear that the Wedding was beautiful and that you have enjoyed your stay on Isla Morada. Your mention of cuisine, sounds wonderful too.

 

Look forward to the photos. 

 

My older daughter lives in St. Augustine.

 

Naia has stated NYC and the boroughs, especially Coney Island, Brooklyn were the eye of the storm, and got hit real badly.

 

Have a safe trip back to R.I.

 

Kindest. Margi.