Shrimp Santorini

This recipe was inspired by the famous island of Santorini, where one can eat the fruit
of the sea daily. Light island cooking is fresh and has so much natural flavor.

Enjoy this family style for dinner this week.

Shrimp Santorini

Serves: 4
Ingredients
¼ cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
5 green onions, chopped
¼ cup dry white wine
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
4 ounces Feta cheese, cubed
1 tablespoons dried dill
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped

Method
1. Clean shrimp by shelling and deveining. Leaving the tail intact is optional. Rinse,
drain, and dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. In a frying pan, gently sauté onions and garlic in oil until transparent. Then add
tomato paste, tomatoes, wine, dill, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until thick.
3. Boil orzo until al dente. Drain and rinse cooked orzo.
4. Place orzo in a baking dish with sauce and shrimp on top. Add cubed Feta cheese
and dust top with dill.
5. Bake at 360° F for 20 to 25 minutes until shrimp is fully cooked. Serve warm with
sliced bread.