Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta



     Need a quick and easy weeknight meal? This baked shrimp dish fits the bill. Looking for a quick dinner using ingredients I already had, I found this recipe in Ellie Kreiger's book The Food You Crave.  The only change I made to the recipe was to use Thai basil in place of parsley, which gave it a little different flavor than the parsley would have. I think the next time I make this I'll add some crushed red pepper to spice it up just a bit. Orzo and a nice salad rounded out this healthful meal quite nicely!

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Recipe from Ellie Krieger 
(my changes noted)
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced no-salt-added tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup finely minced flat leaf parsley ( I used Thai basil instead)
1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh dill
1 1/4 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I used frozen shrimp, uncooked.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup crumbled feta (about 3 oz.)

Cooking Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet. Saute onion until soft, about three minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute, taking care not to brown the garlic. 
  • Add tomatoes with juice. (I thought this was a little too watery, so when I make this again I'll leave out some of the juice.)  Reduce heat and simmer about five minutes, until mixture has thickened a bit.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parsley (or basil), dill, shrimp, salt and pepper. 
  • Crumble feta on top of all.Bake for about 12 minutes, or until shrimp are done and cheese is melted. Serve with brown rice or orzo.

40 comments:

  1. I love shrimps! This looks delicious, quick and easy too! Baking with feta cheese sounds really good! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Okay I'm not a massive seafood fan, but this actually looks good! (As in, I'd eat it!) I love the feta and tomato so I think it would compliment the shrimp

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  3. Sounds good! Great pic and I'm lovin' that adorable baking dish:@)

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  4. Bookmarked, this is my type of food.
    Lovely ingredients ♥

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  5. That sounds easy enough for a last minute dinner! And delicious too. Prawns, tomatoes and feta. YUMs!

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  6. Oh this is simply divine. I can taste all the flavors mingled in with the sweetness of the shrimp. So beautiful and boy do I wish you would come cook it for us tonight! I got a busy day ahead of me! LOL!

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  7. This looks soooo delicious...and I am totally craving it now. How did Ellie know ;)? Seriously, yum!

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  8. I can see why this would be a tasty weeknight meal. Very nice.

    Velva

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  9. I have one of Ellie's books and I love it! I make something very similar to this and we just devour it. Tastes great with some crusty bread to sop up all that juice. Yum!

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  10. I love the combination you have used here. It looks and sounds delicious. I hope you have a good day. Blessings...Mary

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  11. This is a must try; I really like the combination and then you finish it off with feta; it has to be good; thanks.
    Rita

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  12. What a great baking dish! I love it. And this combo of shrimp and feta is terrific. Will be trying this, with your additions.

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  13. From our Italian cooking culture, we were always told never to mix cheese with fish or seafood. I say the heck with that...feta sounds perfect with shrimp.
    Betty thanks for bringing this to the table. Certain rules are in need of re-evaluation of their culinary practices ;o)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  14. Yum! This looks great, and I happen to have some shrimp leftover from the weekend!

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  15. Yumyumyumyum, feta goodness. I love the unexpected shrimp and cheese combo.

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  16. Pretty picture! You reminded me I bought her book and really should go try to cook out of it. I'm craving shrimp now.

    L

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  17. Sound nice and easy to me. I can substitute shrimp with fish as I'm allergy to shellfish.

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  18. This sounds like such a delicious dish! I love how simple it is but that you mixed it up with the basil!

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  19. Mmm...baked shrimp, yum. What a terrific dinner you had!

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  20. Shrimp is really the only seafood I like. This dish sounds amazing! : )

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  21. Betty, anything with shrimp and feta is a winner for me and this looks and sounds fantastic. I actually got this book for Christmas and have yet to make anything from it. Maybe this will be my first recipe :o)

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  22. Honestly shrimp and feta are 2 of my favorite foods. This looks amazing and i can't wait to try it.

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  23. This does sound delicious and with orzo and a salad - perfect!

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  24. I have made the shrimp, feta and diced tomato combination several times, and I love your version of it even more. Yumm!

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  25. Shrimp and feta! Who would be able to resist such a flavoursome combination?!

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  26. I haven't had shrimp in way too long! I like your switch to the Thai basil in this recipe. Delicious!

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  27. I would definitely like to try this! yummi!

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  28. Im so sorry am very late but at times life brings u something sad and it comes to a standstill.
    Missed u and ur lovely thoughts and posts and am excitedly catching up.
    Ur bread machine sounds really good and that is something i would have loved to have too.
    U have baked some wonderful bread in the there.
    That dill sauce is fantastic too.
    And the baked shrimp with tomatoes....i W.A.N.T.....and now....

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  29. I'm not a big fan of parsley but basil I like! Yum yum :) And that's a really cool serving bowl too!

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  30. Oh wow does this look good! Great meal any day of the week. My mouth is watering, thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!

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  31. I read through the recipe and it is so lovely and quick which is perfect for a week night dinner! :D

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  32. I love this combination of shrimp, tomatoes, fresh herbs, onions and garlic baked until the feta cheese is all melty on top. I like the way you presented it in an individual casserole and will be trying this dish soon, yum and thanks;-)

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  33. delicious combination of flavours looks good

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  34. I love shrimps and combining them with Feta cheese and tomatoes sound like heaven!

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  35. Definitely a great dish...love the switch to the Thai basil, delicious!

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  36. Just to say thank you for your lovely recipe.
    I served it yesterday and it was a great hit.
    I have not taken pictures, did not have time.
    Have a great Easter ♥

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  37. Love this baked shrimp! Such a creative way to prepare it :)

    Cookin' Canuck and I would love if you linked up this recipe & any 2 other Entrees in this weeks Get Grillin' event posted on both of our blogs. You just need to link up on one site :) http://su.pr/17fizq

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