Spicy Shrimp Saganaki

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice(optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 2 minutes). Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes; simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the sauce, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the crumbled feta over the top, and drizzle with lemon juice if using; let the residual heat melt the cheese for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.