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acamp7

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I love shrimp saganaki! I never thought to make it, but I bumped into this recipe and thought I would share:

Ingredients:

- 1 pound of shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until they are softened.

3. Add the canned diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir in the dried oregano. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and thickened.

4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp until they become pink and tender (approximately 3-4 minutes).

5. Transfer the shrimp and tomato mixture to a large oven-safe baking dish.

6. Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the shrimp mixture.

7. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the dish is heated through.

8. Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.

9. Enjoy your delicious shrimp saganaki with crusty bread or rice.

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I like to add a splash of ouzo in my recipe.
 
This looks like a good recipe. I do admit I love then flavor of the ouzo.

Does anyone know if this would be the same recipe one could use to make other types of saganaki?
 

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What foods go best with ouzo?

I am curious - what goods go best with Ouzo? Traditionally, I don't actually pay attention.

From my understanding, Ouzo is traditionally enjoyed with small plates, similar to tapas, known as "mezedes" in Greece. Yet, I’m eager to hear from those who have either traveled to Greece or have an in-depth knowledge of Greek cuisine about what specific dishes you think would pair best with Ouzo. Are there specific flavors or types of dishes (seafood, meats, vegetables) that enhance the experience of sipping Ouzo?

List of Different Greek Cooking Techniques

I hope you're all doing well! I've recently developed a deep appreciation for Greek cuisine and I'm eager to expand my cooking skills in this area. However, I'm realizing that I might be missing out on some traditional Greek cooking techniques that are essential for authentic dishes.

Could anyone kindly provide me with a list of cooking techniques commonly used in Greek cuisine? Whether it's grilling, baking, braising, or something more specific to Greek cooking, I'm eager to learn! Any insights, tips, or favorite methods would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your responses!

Here's what I can think of so far:

  • Frying - usually in olive oil, right? Things like Greek fries and kourabedies come to mind is being fried.
  • Grilling - souvlaki, chicken, etc
  • Sandwiches - gyros, making "toast" that you see on menus in Greece
  • Braising - like braised lamb?
  • On the spot - Lamb, goat
  • Baking - desserts and savory dishes
What have I missed?

Tips to Prevent Phyllo from Drying Out?

I am not new with working with phyllo.

Lately, and I don't know why, the phyllo has been during out as I work with it. It's always store bought phyllo and it may be another brand than what I normally use, but I don't see how that could possibly make a difference.e Perhaps I am working slower. Maybe my kitchen is dryer.

All I know is that I would love some tips on how to prevent the phyllo from drying out! I asked around and people say to keep a wet towel over it. I tried that and the phyllo stuck to the towel so I am obviously missing an important detail.

Can you use frozen vegetables for Greek dishes?

There are two Greek dishes that I enjoy a lot and like to make a lot - fasolakia and the baked vegetables with the variety.

It's not always realistic for me to make them, though, because of the vegetable situation.

Is it okay to use frozen veggies? These are washed and chopped - they're basically ready to go - so it would save me a lot of time!

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