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What’s a tasty greek shrimp dish? I’m looking for something that’s a crowd pleaser for a small get together this weekend.
 
I would toss the shrimp in a ladolemono (Greek oil and lemon dressing) and then either grill them or sauté them. Here's a recipe for the grilled version. https://www.greekboston.com/food/shrimp-kabobs-recipe/

I want to add that you shouldn't marinate it more than an hour because the acid from the lemon will cook the shrimp. One hour is perfect, though.
 
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The best shrimp dish i’ve come across is shrimp youvetsi. It’s shrimp in a red sauce with orzo, I love it! This is a recipe I found on google: https://www.kalofagas.ca/2015/03/21/shrimp-giouvetsi-γαρίδες-γιουβέτσι/
 
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I love doing a classic and simple seafood pasta with some fresh tomato sauce. So tasty :)

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Shrimp saganaki with feta, tomatoes and small Greek chilli peppers is a great appetizer. In my own version I use leftovers (if any) on linguini pasta and fresh parsley on top of it.
 
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What’s a tasty greek shrimp dish? I’m looking for something that’s a crowd pleaser for a small get together this weekend.
I do agree with prawn pasta , orzoto etc. But let’s not forget the absolutely delicious “saganaki”with ouzo , white wine,fresh roasted tomato sauce , star anise, oregano, parsley etc gratin with feta cheese! Absolutely delicious.
 
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I do agree with prawn pasta , orzoto etc. But let’s not forget the absolutely delicious “saganaki”with ouzo , white wine,fresh roasted tomato sauce , star anise, oregano, parsley etc gratin with feta cheese! Absolutely delicious.
Ughhhh I LOVE shrimp saganki
 

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