Friday, January 04, 2013

Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta to chase away the winter blues

When I saw this recipe for shrimp with tomatoes and feta I knew straight away we would be trying it.



This is another gem from the cookbook Culinary Journey to the Mediterranean. Easy and fairly inexpensive. I say inexpensive because shrimp are usually on sale here in Florida.





Having a meal like this brings an illusion of warmth and respite from the cold temps we have been experiencing.

Ingredients...........

2 TB olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 can (28 oz.) Italian style plum tomatoes, drained, cut up
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tsp oregano
12 oz. medium shrimp, cleaned
1 pkg. Athenos crumbled feta cheese
2 TB chopped parsley

Directions.....

Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion and cook about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Add shrimp. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until, they are pink.

Sprinkle with cheese. Simmer 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Serve with hot cooked rice and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Prep time is 20 minutes. Cooking time is 12 minutes



I am sharing this with Beth Fish Reads Weekend Cooking Series
Beth Fish Reads Weekend Cooking Series

25 comments:

  1. I think this dish would chase away any blues - winter or otherwise. Actually I can't really believe you even have winter in Florida!

    I ate a dish like this many times when I was in Greece - it's one of my favourites.

    Happy New Year to you, Tina
    xo

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  2. This looks like a lovely mean to whip up while dreaming about spring! The photos look terrific. Thanks for sharing!
    Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate

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  3. I love shrimp...I love feta....so this sounds delightful.

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  4. Thanks Sue and happy new year to you! Seriously, you are in summer temps now, right? It is 38 F (so about 3 3 C) and I am nursing a hot coffee while the heater drones on.

    Thank you Rebecca. We sure love our shrimp and while it's a summery type meal, it's welcome year round.

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  5. Great timing! I happen to have all the ingredients in the house and was ust wondering if I could get away with delaying the grocery shopping until tomorrow. Now I can!

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  6. Beth, I will certainly link to your post with the recipe when I make it.

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  7. Sounds and looks super yummy. Will give it a try.

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  8. What a simple and tasty recipe, thanks for sharing it.

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  9. Well, this sounds simple and very tasty. Thank you for sharing it!

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  10. Love the feta in this! It does look like it is a reminder of a warmer climate!

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  11. Like the heck out of this - sounds really tasty and with the salty feta against the sweetness of the tomatoes, I know it was a big hit... hope all are doing fine and your New Year is off to a good start... wishing everyone the best... give Kobe and Aja a treat and tell them they have many fans...

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  12. I love feta, but the rest of my family doesn't, so I'd need to go easy on it. Sounds really good, though. I haven't had shrimp in a long time!

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  13. Oh, my kids would love this and I'll have to wait to make it on a day when husband isn't home; he's allergic to shell fish. Looks great though.

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  14. Yum! My daughter would LOVE this.

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  16. Shrimp and tomatoes count me in! Cant wait to have this at dinner. :D Got my eye on your next posts.

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