FLAMBéED SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE, AND OUZO

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Make and share this Flambéed Shrimp With Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Ouzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 lbs extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21 to 25 per pound)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 medium onion, minced
6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained with 1/2 cup juice reserved
1/4 cup ouzo
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking. Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add half of the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook, without stirring, until the bottoms of the shrimp turn spotty brown, about 30 seconds. Off the heat, flip the shrimp over, then transfer to a medium bowl and repeat with 1 more tablespoon oil and the remaining shrimp.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of their juice and cook until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir the reserved shrimp and accumulated juices and ouzo into the skillet. Ignite the ouzo and shake the skillet until the flames subside. Sprinkle with the feta and parsley before serving.
  • To flambe on an electric stove, add the ouzo to the pan, wave a lit match over the pan until the ouzo ignites, and then shake the skillet.BE CAREFUL.

Rasel Mahmud
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta were a great addition.


Mustafa Noor
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This recipe is a keeper. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta were a delicious addition.


Bobby Bonnelle
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are delicious and the tomatoes and feta are a great addition.


Sk y
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nazzie ug1
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta are a great addition.


Kananelo Thene
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta were a delicious addition.


Hillary Stewart
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta were a great addition.


Orion Stars
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This recipe is a keeper. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta were a delicious addition.


sali miraka
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are delicious and the tomatoes and feta are a great addition.


Kat Lyon
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hamdan AL AIi
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta are a great addition.


ARH78
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook in minutes and the tomatoes and feta add a lot of flavor.


Robert Frederick
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.


Majili Pheliswa
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This dish was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and feta added a delicious flavor. The ouzo gave the dish a nice anise flavor that really brought everything together.