Ouzo Shrimp Recipe

Name: Ouzo Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 (16 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes; 2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup ouzo; 1/4 cup good quality feta cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 (16 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup ouzo
1/4 cup good quality feta cheese

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender but not browned.
3
Stir in tomatoes,parsley,oregano,salt, pepper, and sugar.
4
Simmer, uncovered,over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
*Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
6
In a large bowl, combine shrimp and lemon juice and toss until well coated; set aside.
7
In a medium saucepan heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
8
Drain shrimp and drop into boiling water.
9
Return water to a boil (shrimp should just be turning pink); drain shrimp.
10
Place shrimp in a bowl and pour ouzo over them.
11
*Can be prepared ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
12
In a large skillet heat the tomato sauce.
13
Add cooked shrimp and ouzo; continue cooking just until shrimp are heated through.
14
Transfer to individual ramekins or dishes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, 3 (16 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Ouzo 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.

Ouzo Shrimp

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