ROASTED SHRIMP & FETA INA

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten2010 Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, All Rights ReservedRoasted Shrimp with FetaTotal Time:1 hrPrep:15 minCook:45 minYield:4 servingsLevel:EasyIngredients4 tablespoons good olive oil, divided1 1/2 cups medium-diced fennel1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)1/4 cup dry white wine1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes2 teaspoons tomato paste1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon Pernod1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/4 pounds (16 to 20 per pound) peeled shrimp with tails on5 ounces good feta cheese, coarsely crumbled1 cup fresh bread crumbs (see note)3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 lemonsDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees.Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 10-or 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat. Add the fennel and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fennel is tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes with the liquid, tomato paste, oregano, Pernod, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.Arrange the shrimp, tails up, in one layer over the tomato-mixture in the skillet. Scatter the feta evenly over the shrimp. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, and lemon zest with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle over the shrimp.Bake for 15 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked and the bread crumbs are golden brown. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the shrimp. Serve hot with the remaining lemon cut into wedges.© 2014 Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-shrimp-with-feta-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback