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Greek Style Shrimp

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Wine Pairings

Serve along with rice, green beans and a crusty loaf of bread.

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 whole shallots, peeled and minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb (455g) shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined

1 large tomato, chopped

1 tsp (2g) oregano

4 oz (115g) feta cheese*, crumbled

2 Tbs (5g) parsley, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet, and add shallots and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink. Add tomato and oregano and cook for 2 minutes more.

Remove from heat and place in an an attractive serving bowl. Sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.

* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 192
Calories from Fat 66 (34%)
% Daily Value*
11%Total Fat 7g
23%Saturated Fat 4.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
77%Cholesterol 232mg
23%Sodium 557mg
8%Potassium 290mg
1%Total Carbohydrate 4g
2%Dietary Fiber 0.5g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
54%Protein 27g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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