Firinda Karides (Oven Shrimp)

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Ingredients:

• 250 gr shrimp, cooked, de-veined and peeled
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cubanelle pepper, cut in small cubes
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large tomato, diced
• Crushed pepper
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method:

• Saute the onion with butter and salt for about 3-4 minutes in a medium sized pan.
• Add in the cubanelle peppers and cook for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until the smell of garlic comes out.
• Add diced tomatoes and shrimp.
• Cook until the tomatoes are softened over a little bit over medium heat.
• Place the dish in a flat earthenware pot.
• Season it with pepper and crushed pepper, drizzle olive oil all over it.
• Set the oven to grill.
• Place the pot on the top rack and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
• Serve this classic Turkish hot appetizer in its own pot.