A Shrimp Dish to Die For

 

So, if you have done your math and followed your calendars, it was my turn, once again, to host Girls Night. And, man, did I find an AWESOME new recipe to share! Thank you yet again, Pinterest! I can't wait to make this again - deeeeeelish!

 

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta

(adapted from www.canadianfamily.ca)

 

1 pound large shrimp (I used 2 pounds of MONSTER-sized shrimp)

4 Tbl. olive oil

4-6 shallots, finely sliced

4 garlic cloves, crushed (I used dried minced)

3 Tbl. fresh Basil or 1 1/2 Tbl. dried

2 bay leaves

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped (from my garden - woo hoo!)

9 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1 bunch green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped

 

Thaw shrimp, if frozen.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 Tbl. olive oil in a saute pan over low heat, add shallots and cook until soft; 5 minutes.  Add one garlic clove and half the basil.  Add tomatoes, stir briefly, then cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer tomato sauce to a large, shallow ovenproof dish.  Sprinkle feta on top and bake for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat one Tbl. of olive oil  in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add green onions and remaining garlic and basil and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.  Add the shrimp and cook, turning frequently, until the shrimp are opaque, about 2 minutes.

 

Add shrimp to baking dish with tomatoes and feta, and return to oven for 10 minutes.  Drizzle with remaining olive oil and let cool slightly before serving. Oh my, it's soooo good!

Accompanying this fabulous shrimp dish was a huge bowl of mashed potatoes (I had a craving...) and some "Red Lobster" biscuits: did you know there was a Bisquick mix for them? Gaaaarlicky! Mmmmm!

All you do is add water, mix and drop on a baking sheet - yum!

For dessert, 3-year-old Regan picked out individual servings of Haagen-Daz Dulce de Leche ice cream! Sweet!