Greek Rice and Shrimp Bake With Feta Crumb Topping

Name: Greek Rice and Shrimp Bake With Feta Crumb Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (to taste); 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 large red bell pepper; 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed; 3/4 cup soft fresh breadcrumb; 3/4 cup crumbled feta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Submitted by Leslie

"This Greek spin on the classic baked rice casserole calls for shrimp, but chicken can also be used. Cut three large boneless chicken breasts into cubes and brown first in oil in a hot skillet before adding to cooked rice. If you plan on doubling the recipe, use 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) rice and only 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) stock. From Food and Drink."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ¹⁄₄ cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
¹⁄₄ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large red bell pepper
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
Feta Crumb Topping
³⁄₄ cup soft fresh breadcrumb
³⁄₄ cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

Place stock and bay leaf in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add rice; return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is just tender.
Add lemon juice, butter and 1/2 the oregano.
Stir well and remove from heat, let cool to room temperature.
Remove bay leaf.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Cook onion, garlic, hot-pepper flakes and the rest of the oregano , stirring, for 4 minutes or until softened.
Add tomatoes and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in rice and spread in a greased 10-cup shallow casserole dish. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bury shrimp in rice.
Combine bread crumbs, feta and parsley in a bowl; spread over rice.
Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes until shrimp are pink and topping is light golden.

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Reviews

This is simply wonderful! I increased the garlic, oregano and lemon juice and also added in cayenne pepper, I made this for my DS who loved it! thanks for sharing Les!...Kitten:)

Kittencalrecipezazz
This is a great recipe! I had some precooked shrimp and roasted red peppers to use up so I gave this a try. My husband, who usually eats like a bird, had seconds. Next time I will try it with chicken. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe, Leslie!

Irmgard
This was a quick and tasty meal to prepare, perfect for doing after work. I used tuna instead of shrimp and it worked out so well. The fetta is a fabulous touch.

katew
This is really good. I switched out the pepper (didn't have one) with about 1/3 bag of frozen spinach, and also increased the spices (my taste). Superb and simple!

jennw
Fabulous recipe! I used 1 cup of brown rice (cooks a bit longer.) I served at dinner party with green salad and toasted slices of baguette. It was a big hit! The rice combination is really great even without the shrimp.

wandcbyrd

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Tweaks

This is tasty but not quick. Lots of dicing and set aside to cool. Just saying, it's not rocket science but it does take a bit of time. I added more garlic and used Greek seasoning instead of just oregano.

nmto1691
This was a quick and tasty meal to prepare, perfect for doing after work. I used tuna instead of shrimp and it worked out so well. The fetta is a fabulous touch.

katew
This is really good. I switched out the pepper (didn't have one) with about 1/3 bag of frozen spinach, and also increased the spices (my taste). Superb and simple!

jennw

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