SHRIMP SAHANAKI WITH GREEK CHEESES AND TOMATOES

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This is a fantastic Greek appetizer/main dish. Serve with a glass of chilled white wine and lots of bread for the sauce.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Greek

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 appetizer servings, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne
1/4 cup ouzo
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
4 ounces kasseri cheese, cut in ½ inch cubes (use gouda at a pinch)
1/4 cup minced parsley
fresh crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat 1/3 cup oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until golden-brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, 4 tblsps parsley, garlic, cayenne and ouzo.
  • Season to taste.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until sauce thickens, about 25 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to sauce and cook for a further 6-8 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle feta, kasseri and parsley over and cover with lid of saucepan.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes, until cheeses have started melting.
  • Give a gentle stir to distribute cheeses and distribute amongst serving plates.
  • Use crusty bread to dip into the delicious sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.6, Fat 53.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 398.5, Sodium 1029.2, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.9, Protein 57.7

Anastasia Fragkiadaki
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes to suit my own taste.


Jimcaale Xasan
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Kookie
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I found that the sauce was a bit too thick. I added some water to thin it out and it was perfect.


Kamva Siphozethu
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less feta cheese next time.


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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with pita bread or rice.


Kryzt J
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Mable Ndlovu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Letty
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Manongwa Mulako
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with pita bread and it was a great appetizer.


Nahida Sultana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used a variety of Greek cheeses, including feta, kefalotyri, and mizithra, and they all melted together perfectly. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Udekwe Prince collins
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The kids especially enjoyed the shrimp. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Bentley Carroll
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The shrimp were cooked through but still tender, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Yaseen Baloshi
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of shrimp, Greek cheeses, and tomatoes was delicious, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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