Aegean Shrimp Recipe

Name: Aegean Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 large onions, coarsely chopped; 1 lb tomatoes, seeded and chopped,reserving juice and seeds; 3 -4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped,more to taste; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried basil, lightly crushed to release flavor; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed to release flavor; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 -3 dashes hot pepper oil (or Tabasco, distant second choice); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste.; 1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup white wine, as required for additional liquid; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese, more to taste; 15 -20 black kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1 lemon; hot cooked rice or rice, pilaf as accompaniment

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 lb tomatoes, seeded and chopped,reserving juice and seeds
3 -4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped,more to taste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil, lightly crushed to release flavor
1 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed to release flavor
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 -3 dashes hot pepper oil (or Tabasco, distant second choice)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup white wine, as required for additional liquid
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese, more to taste
15 -20 black kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 lemon
hot cooked rice or rice, pilaf as accompaniment

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["Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.", "Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.", "Add onions and saute until soft.", "Stir in tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, basil, oregano, parsley, sesame oil, hot oil, and salt and pepper to taste.", "Add reserved tomato juice and wine, and cook for 4-5 minutes.", "Remove vegetables from skillet using a slotted spoon, leaving juices in skillet.", "Spread vegetables in the bottom of an 8""x8""x2"" baking pan.", "Increase heat to medium-high, and bring pan juices to a boil; add shrimp and cook 2-4 minutes, turning several times, until shrimp are pink and juices have lightly browned on the shrimp.", "Add shrimp to baking pan.", "Deglaze skillet with a little more wine, and pour over shrimp.", "Crumble feta cheese over shrimp, arrange olives over cheese, and squeeze half of lemon over top.", "Bake for 10-15 minutes.", "Remove from oven, and squeeze remaining lemon over top.", "Serve with rice or rice pilaf.", "Makes 4-5 servings."]

719

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 large onions, coarsely chopped, 1 lb tomatoes, seeded and chopped,reserving juice and seeds, 3 -4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped,more to taste, and more.

Yes, Aegean Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aegean Shrimp

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