Shrimp baked with feta, ouzo and cognac

- Main Ingredient: Shellfish Shrimp Cheese Tomatoes
- Preparation: Baked Goods
- Course: Various Main Dishes
- Cuisine: Greek
- Yield:
Shrimp baked with feta, ouzo and cognac ingredients
- 28 oz Canned tomatoes
- 6 T olive oil
- 1 med Onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1⁄4 t Sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 T butter
- 2 lb Deveined shrimp
- 3 T Ouzo
- 3 T Metaxa 'cognac'
- 1⁄4 lb Feta cheese
- 2 T Fresh, chopped parsley
Cooking Shrimp baked with feta, ouzo and cognac
1. Pour tomatoes into mixing bowl.
2. Squeeze into small pieces.
3. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy saucepan.
4. Lightly saute onion and garlic.
5. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
6. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until sauce is thickened.
7. Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in large, heavy skillet.
8. Sautei shrimp over medium-high heat until pink.
9. Add ouzo and cognac.
10. Flame shrimp.
11. Place in casserole or individual ramekins.
12. Cover with the tomato sauce.
13. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley.
14. (this much of preparation can be done ahead of time).
15. Bakei in 425°F oven 10 minutes or until well-heated and feta has melted.
16. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.
17. Freezes well.
18. Defrost when ready to use. Bake, covered, at 400°F 10-15 minutes.



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