Shrimp Baked With Feta Ouzo& Cognac

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SHRIMP BAKED WITH FETA OUZO & COGNAC

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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28 oz Canned tomatoes
6 tb Olive oil
1 md Onion -- finely chopped
1 Garlic clove -- finely minced
1/4 ts Sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tb Butter
2 lb Deveined shrimp
3 tb Ouzo
3 tb Metaxa 'cognac'
1/4 lb Feta cheese
2 tb Fresh, chopped parsley

Pour tomatoes into mixing bowl. Squeeze into small
pieces. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy saucepan.
Lightly saute onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, sugar,
salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat
until sauce is thickened.

Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in large, heavy
skillet. Saute shrimp over medium-high heat until
pink. Add ouzo and cognac. Flame shrimp. Place in
casserole or individual ramekins. Cover with the
tomato sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley.
(This much of preparation can be done ahead of time.)
Bake in 425 F oven 10 minutes or until well-heated and
feta has melted. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.
Freezes well. Defrost when ready to use. Bake,
covered, at 400 F 10-15 minutes.

Source: "Classic Greek Cooking" by Daphne Metaxas.
ISBN: 0-911954-31-7 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias



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