Baked Prawns – Garithes Yiouvetsi

 

1 kg large uncooked prawns – shelled and deveined
1 medium onion – finely chopped
½ cup oil
½ cup dry white wine
½ teaspoon dried oregano
250g feta cheese
1 cup chopped spring onions
2 cloves garlic – crushed
2 cups tomatoes – peeled and chopped
¼ cup parsley – chopped
salt and pepper

Sauté onions until transparent. Add spring onion, garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, wine, oregano, half the parsley and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Cover and gently simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
Place half the tomato sauce in a baking dish. Add the prawns and cover with the remaining sauce. Crumble feta cheese on top and bake uncovered at 250°C / 480°F for 10 to 12 minutes until the prawns are pink and the feta is lightly browned.
Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve immediately.

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