Monday, July 13, 2009

Shrimp with Feta Cheese



Shrimp with Feta Cheese
Caesar Salad

This is my favorite quick dinner for a hot summer day. It's a perfect way to use some of the tomatoes and basil from your garden. It makes a huge amount of food, so you might want to consider having some friends over for dinner when you prepare it. Serve it with a chilled, crisp, white wine and good conversation.

Ingredients:

1 pound of shrimp, (I usually buy the shrimp precooked so I don’t have to shell and devein.)
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 cups of chopped tomatoes (You can use a 28 ounce can, but fresh is most delicious!)
3-4 medium sized leaves of fresh basil, chopped
1 sprig of fresh oregano, chopped
1 small bunch of parsley for garnish
Juice of ½ lemon
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup of organic chicken broth
1 can of sliced black olives
Crumbled feta cheese
1 pound of angel hair pasta

Ingredients for the salad:
1 head of romaine lettuce
Grated parmesan cheese
Croutons
Caesar salad dressing (Homemade or store bought.)

Preparation:

Put water on to boil for the pasta.
Cook the onions and garlic in oil.
Add the tomatoes, the fresh chopped herbs, and the chicken broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the herbs and tomatoes are soft.
Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
Cut up the romaine for the salad. Toss with dressing to coat the lettuce.
Add the shrimp and olives to the tomato mixture and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Drain the pasta. Serve the shrimp over the pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
Put the croutons on the salad and top with grated parmesan.

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