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Greek shrimp scampi

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 2 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes, drained, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (can use cooked, frozen kind)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cups hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

 

Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, saute 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup parsley and tomatoes. Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes. Add shrimp, cook 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish, sprinkle with cheese.

 

Bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with rest of the parsley, lemon juice and pepper, serve over pasta.


History

Mitzi found this recipe in Cooking Light magazine in the early 2000s, it quickly became a favorite because it's quick, easy, and healthier than other pasta heavy dishes.