SHRIMP w/TOMATOES, BASIL & FETA

By BobD

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (green part removed)
• 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or a 1-pound can peeled
• Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, snipped fine
• 1 tablespoon mint, chopped fine
• Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 pounds medium-size shrimp, peeled
• 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
• Mint sprigs to garnish.

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and soften the onion with the garlic. Add the tomatoes, wine, basil, mint, salt, pepper and Cayenne. Simmer for 20 minutes, covered, over medium heat.

2. Add the shrimp and the feta and simmer over medium heat for five to six minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through but are not overdone. Then garnish the dish with mint and serve.