Shrimp grecian style

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsMedium-size raw shrimp in the shell (about 25) -OR-
1poundsFrozen shelled and deveined shrimp, thawed
2tablespoonsLemon juice
4smallsTomatoes
¼cupChopped green onions
1largeClove garlic, crushed
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
½cupDry white wine
1tablespoonChopped fresh basil -OR-
1teaspoonLeaf basil, crumbled
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
3ouncesFeta cheese, cubed (3/4 cup)

Directions

1. Wash and shell shrimp, leaving on tail section; devein. Place in medium-size bowl, or substitute the defrosted shrimp. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

2. Peel, seed and chop tomatoes to make 1½ cups. Reserve.

3. Saute onion and garlic in oil in large skillet until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, basil, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.

4. Stir in shrimp with lemon juice; cook just until shrimp turn pink and are firm, about 5 minutes. Add cheese. Taste for seasoning and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Serve with rice, if you wish. Posted to EAT-L Digest 10 Mar 97 by "Elizabeth A. Post" <millefiore@...> on Mar 10, 1997