Shrimp with tomatoes, fennel and oregano

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 tablespoons Olive oil
1 large Onion; chopped
1 medium Fennel bulb; trimmed, halved, thinly sliced
¾ teaspoon Dried crushed red pepper
pounds Tomatoes; chopped
1 tablespoon Minced fresh oregano OR
1 teaspoon Dried; crumbled oregano
32 larges Uncooked shrimp; peeled, deveined
6 ounces Feta cheese; crumbled
Fresh lemon juice
Cooked orzo; (rice shaped pasta)

Directions

Heat 4 Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, fennel and red pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until just pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Add vegetables and heat through. Stir in cheese. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve over orzo.

Source: Bon Appetit, June 92

Serves: 4 as an entree

Serve With: orzo

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Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by jarin@... (JL) on Sep 3, 1999

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