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Recipe Title:
Feta and Garlic Shrimp
Pairing:
Pinot Grigio
Category:
Main Course
Submitted By:
Rick L.
Location:
Milford, CT
Date Added:
June 01, 2010
Votes:
448
Comments:
36

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  1. Michael — Tue, June 01, 2010 @ 7:39 PM
    Delicious! This is also great as an appetizer
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  2. Anne — Wed, June 02, 2010 @ 1:09 PM
    Great microwace recipe. So good and easy to make!
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  3. Sal — Wed, June 02, 2010 @ 7:12 PM
    Outstanding taste coupled with the Pinot.Thanks Rick
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  4. Todd & Pam — Sat, June 05, 2010 @ 8:57 PM
    Great dish, our family is both Greek and Italian and this was truly the best of both worlds.
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  5. Bridget — Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 1:38 PM
    I made this and it is delicious. It is perfect with the Santa Margherita. Thanks.
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  6. Nick — Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 6:56 AM
    I can't cook, but I can certainly microwave. Can't wait to try this!
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  7. kathleen & Dick — Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 8:17 PM
    This is a tasty dish, the feta cheese and pinot grigio and micro make it flavorable and easy.
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  8. Linda — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 12:50 PM
    Sounds very tasty. thanks for sharing the recipe.
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  9. Tracy — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:06 PM
    You just made my husband
    "the man" on his night to cook. THANK YOU!
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  10. Debi — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:11 PM
    Yummy
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  11. karen blosser — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:27 PM
    great! quick, simple and I'll bet it's tasty
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  12. Brian Walker — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:38 PM
    best one
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  13. Noreen — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:43 PM
    Looks delicious and so easy Gotta try it.
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  14. Brennan — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:45 PM
    I tried this recipe and it is incredible! I love the shrimp with feta and the Pinot Grigio is a perfect match! My complimets to the chef!
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  15. nicole — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 2:59 PM
    Go Rick!!!
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  16. Howard — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:03 PM
    Outstanding recipe, and expertly presented!
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  17. kelly — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 6:17 PM
    this man has it he thought of how to please the whole family included the kids and the simplicity of it great job i will be making this and i did not have to write it dwn
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  18. Beth — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 7:35 PM
    What a great idea! A quick and easy summer dish that won't heat up your house on a warm day.
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  19. Pat — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:12 PM
    Outstanding idea for busy parents like us!
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  20. Joe Haughey — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:28 PM
    I liked your video it was cool. Made me hungry. Good job Dog!!!
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  21. kelly haughey — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:31 PM
    good job you did awesome!!!!! DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  22. M Quinn — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 5:19 AM
    Dog, the video would have been better if you described the time Sal LoCicero single-handedly won the game for Bergenfield High in a driving rainstorm with 75 mph winds. Just a thought. Quinny
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  23. Liz — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 7:49 AM
    Rick, you da bomb!
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  24. Bruce — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 7:52 AM
    Good job, Ricky!!! If I only had room in my microwave for cooking...
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  25. Sherra Rego — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 10:12 AM
    I made this dish last night and it was DELICIOUS!!! I had all the ingredients on hand and it was done before th rice was cooked! A new favorite
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  26. Mark — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 6:26 PM
    This dish is wonderful, as is the Santa Margherita pinot grigio - it is our favorite Pinot.
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  27. rick — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 8:35 PM
    I liked the dish.
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  28. Chris — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 9:36 AM
    Another masterpiece Rick...my wife wouldn't kiss me goodnight with all the garlic, but your dish gave me enough love!
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  29. Karen — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 3:54 PM
    Loved the video, can't wait to make this...Yum
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  30. Maureen — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 10:03 AM
    Great Video,sounds good!!!
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  31. Kathleen — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 10:28 AM
    enjoyed the video - would love to make the dish!
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  32. Brian — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 1:13 PM
    Excellent
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  33. Nancy — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 9:07 PM
    What a great easy delicious dinner ! This one will be served often !
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  34. maureen — Fri, June 25, 2010 @ 2:38 PM
    Sounds great!!
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  35. richard — Fri, July 09, 2010 @ 12:12 PM
    Tried this and it is wonderful. Is the best dish in the contest
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  36. Warren — Mon, November 15, 2010 @ 1:35 PM
    Also with Turkish cheese borek,filo stuffed & baked with feta cheese, fromage de chevre, dill, parsley & herbs (www.gourmetjogger.com).
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Feta and Garlic Shrimp

Paired with Pinot Grigio

Description:

A simple but delicious recipe for on the go parents these days. Made with a bit of wine for that extra finishing touch.

Ingredients:

  1. 12 oz. Shrimp
  2. 1/3 cup of butter
  3. 2 tbs Extra Virgin Olive oil
  4. 1 tsp Garlic (pressed)
  5. 6 tsp chopped parsley
  6. 2 oz crumpled feta cheese
  1. 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  2. 2 tbs Santa Margherita Pinot grigio
  3. 1 tsp lemon juice
  4. 1/2 tsp salt
  5. pepper to taste
  6. Served over 4 cups of steamed white rice

Directions:

In shallow microwaveable dish place butter and garlic. Heat in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until garlic is browned and fragrant. Add to the dish the parsley, olive oil, Feta, bread crumbs, wine, and lemon juice. Mix well and spread evenly on the dish. Top with the shrimp (tail facing inwards) and poon some of the mixture so that it coats the shrimp. Cook in microwave 3-5 minutes until shrimp is pink and done. Cover with paper towel if splattering occurs. Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes. Serve over white rice with lemon wedges and a chilled Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio!

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