Greek recipes - Greek Shrimp Pasta

Recipe Categories : | Greek | Pasta | Seafood | Shrimps | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• ½ lb linguine or favorite string pasta
• ¼cup butter
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, minced, or to taste
• 2 tspn dry white wine or dry sherry
• 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tomato, washed, diced or 1 can (15½ oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 tspn minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste
• 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled coarsely
• fresh parmesan-reggiano cheese, shredded (optional)

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat the butter, garlic and wine over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the shrimp, diced tomato and cilantro and sauté the mixture over moderately high heat for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are just firm to the touch but cooked through.
3. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the feta cheese. Pour over the linguine and sprinkle with the Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, if desired.
4. Serve with a crusty bread.