SHRIMP IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH FETA

By jarren

Serves 4.

Tip: If you like the flavor of lemon, add 1 tsp (5mL) grated lemon zest along with the lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30mL) Vegetable oil
• 1 lb (500g) Peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if frozen
• 2 Tbsp (30mL) Minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 Cup (60mL) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Cup (250mL) Tomato sauce
• 4 oz (125g) Crumbled feta cheese (about 1 Cup/250mL)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat in broiler.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until they firm up and turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 6-Cup (1.5L) shallow baking or gratin dish.
Reduce heat to medium-low and return pan to element.

Add garlic, and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add lemon juice and stir. Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
Pour mixture over shrimp. Sprinkle with cheese.

Place under preheated broiler until cheese begins to melt and turn brown, about 3 minutes.

Tip: If you like the flavor of lemon, add 1 tsp grated lemon zest, along with the lemon juice.