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Shrimp Linguine In A Tomato And Feta Sauce
This shrimp linguine is inspired by one of my favourite Greek dishes, shrimp saganaki, where shrimp is cooked in tasty tomato and feta sauce and it works really well as a pasta dish! If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal this recipe fits the bill literally only taking as long to make as it takes to boil the water and to cook the pasta.
When in season, fresh tomatoes, dill and parsley really make this dish sing but otherwise pantry staples, canned diced tomatoes and dried herbs, also work well so you can enjoy this tasty pasta all year round.
Ingredients
240 grams linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
red chili pepper flakes to taste
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 cups diced fresh tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 kilo shrimp, peeled and deviened
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon dill, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring water to a boil in a large pot and cook the pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and chili pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the wine and simmer for a few minutes.
Add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes
Add the shrimp and and simmer until cooked, about 2-4 minutes.
Mix in the feta, dill and parsley, season with salt and pepper and serve over the linguine.
Option: Add a splash of ouzo or other anise liqueur along with the tomatoes or 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds with the garlic and chili pepper flakes for a hint of the exotic.
Option: Use 1 teaspoon dried dill instead of fresh and add to the sauce along with the oregano.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread to sop up any and all leftover sauce.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 422, Fat 9g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 159mg, Sodium 880mg, Carbs 56g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 8g), Protein 27g
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The new government‘s pledge to grant legal civil partnerships to homosexual couples is in response to a 2013 decision by the Council of Europe’s Court of Human Rights that awarded plaintiffs damages after successfully challenging the Greek state over the civil partnership law that has been available to heterosexual couples since 2008.
However, the support to same-sex marriage does not extend to gay adoptions. “It is a difficult issue that requires dialogue,” said Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras when asked about the subject recently. “There are disputes in the scientific community about this and we will not include it in our policy program.”
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Exit Plan, one of our favorite escape venues in Athens, is located in Agios Dimitrios right next to the Athens Metro Mall. They offer three different escape rooms, two of which also cater for English speaking players. The 'Dark Side of Elements’ has been ranked #1 escape room in Athens by avid escapers from around Greece. So, gather a group of 2 to 6 players and head to Exit Plan to think, unlock, open, have fun, and escape!
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Pomegranate And Onion: A Greek New Year's Lucky Charms
The Pomegranate
The Pomegranate In Greek Mythology
This beautiful red fruit was a symbol of fertility and rebirth in ancient Greece. Many goddesses had it as their symbol: Hera, the goddess of marriage, Aphrodite (Venus) the goddess of beauty and Persephone, daughter of Demeter, who brought the spring while also being the Queen of the Underworld.
The Onion – A Greek New Year’s Lucky Charm!
From ancient times until now this onion-like, wild-growing plant has been a symbol of fertility and purification. Onions are viewed as highly fertile because the bulbs seem to want to sprout, even if they are being left alone. When it is out of the ground, kept in a shady corner of the house, it still grows leaves. Therefore, the onion is a symbol of fertility and is hung on a door in the household – to help the people grow and experience a rebirth of their own in the coming year.
We hope both the onion and pomegranate will bring you good luck for the new year.
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