Greece is the word!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Greece is the word! A Greek-inspired seafood dish
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ripe tomatoes , skinned and chopped
3 cloves garlic , crushed divided
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3 small shallots , very finely chopped
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons olive oil , divided
salt & freshly ground black pepper
20 -24 large prawns or 1 lb white fish fillet , in chunks
4 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
4 green onions , chopped put aside some of the green tops for serving
2 tablespoons ouzo or 2 tablespoons Pernod
1 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped
halved black olives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
270
Sugar
7g
Fat
21g
This Greek-inspired seafood meal brings a bounty of flavors to your table, with prawns or white fish fillet in a rich and savory tomato sauce infused with Mediterranean spices. Creamy crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, and halved black olives add a finishing touch of flavor and texture. Serve this dish with a slice of fresh bread or a small salad for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. Greece is the word takes only half an hour to prepare, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights, or whenever you're craving something healthy and delicious.

Instructions

1.Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until soft and golden. Add tomatoes and cook for around 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2.Add a pinch of cinnamon, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and continue to cook for 10 more minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
3.Add in the prawns or fish chunks and stir well to coat in tomato sauce. Cook until seafood is just cooked through and tender.
4.Add the thyme, green onions, ouzo or Pernod, and the remaining olive oil. Mix well, and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Stirring through crumbled feta cheese and the halved black olives. Garnish with some extra green onion tops and serve hot.

PROS

Delicious and healthy seafood meal.
It is easy to make and perfect for a light summer dinner or lunch.
The combination of prawns or fish, feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives is a taste sensation.

CONS

This dish contains dairy products and is not suitable for vegans.
The seafood may be expensive, depending on your location.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of lean protein from prawns or fish, which helps you build muscle, while feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium. Tomatoes provide a good source of vitamin C and are great for hydrating your body. Black olives provide healthy monounsaturated fats, which are good for skin and hair health.

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