Garides Me Feta Recipes

SHRIMP WITH TOMATO AND FETA (GARIDES ME DOMATA KAI FETA)

Steps:

• Put rack in middle of oven and preheat to 425ºF.
• Spray or oil a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in 4 quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat.
• Add onon, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and saute until onion is soft, about 3 minutes (stir constantly).
• Add wine, bring to a boil and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer briskly until sauce is slightly thickened (stir frequently), about 8 minutes.
• Stir shrimp into sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• MEANWHILE:
• Cook orzo pasta in 6 - 8 qts. boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt until al dente (see package directions).
• Thoroughly drain orzo, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
• Return orzo to pot and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Stir sauce and reserved cooking water into orzo.
• Add olives and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon half pasta into oiled baking dish and sprinkle with half of feta.
• Top with remaining pasta and feta.
• Bake, uncovered until cheese is slightly melted, 10 - 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

GARIDES ME FETA (SHRIMP WITH FETA CHEESE)

Steps:

• 1. n a heavy skillet, sauté onion in butter and oil over medium-high heat until soft.
• 2. Add wine, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano. Bring to boil, lower heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened.
• 3. Stir in cheese and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings.
• 4. Just before serving, add shrimp to simmering sauce and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp are just tender. Do not overcook.
• 5. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately .