Crevettes With Feta and Tomato Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15
Crevettes With Feta and Tomato Sauce recipe for a healthy meal
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

750 ml tomato sauce
250 g Greek feta cheese , crumbled
50 ml olive oil
1 bunch spring onion
3 garlic cloves , peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
16 mediterranean crevettes or 16 tiger shrimp
70 ml ouzo
30 ml extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
558
Sugar
15g
Fat
34g
Crevettes With Feta and Tomato Sauce is a classic Mediterranean dish which combines sweet shrimp with a rich and tangy tomato sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese. This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a complex and flavorful meal. The licorice flavor of ouzo gives a unique twist to this dish. Whether served on its own or over pasta, this dish is sure to please both seafood lovers and Mediterranean food enthusiasts alike.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over low-medium heat. Add the spring onions, garlic cloves, and fresh thyme leaves to the pan.
2.Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the spring onions are soft and the garlic is fragrant.
3.Add the tomato sauce and ouzo to the pan. Stir well to combine.
4.Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes or until it has thickened.
5.Add the crevettes or tiger shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
6.Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the shrimp and sauce.
7.Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the dish and season with fresh ground black pepper.
8.Serve hot with crusty bread or over cooked pasta.

PROS

This dish is high in protein and antioxidants from the shrimp and tomato sauce.

The feta cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor which compliments the sweetness of the shrimp and richness of the tomato sauce.

CONS

If you are watching your sodium intake, this dish may be high in salt due to the feta cheese and tomato sauce.

The ouzo gives this dish a strong licorice flavor which may not be enjoyed by everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The shrimp in this dish are low in calories and high in lean protein, making it a healthy choice for a meal.
The tomato sauce is high in antioxidants and may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The feta cheese is a good source of calcium and can help maintain strong bones.

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