Karides Guvec

Name: Karides Guvec
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup kasar cheese, shredded

Succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatics, tomatoes, and herbs, baked in individual clay pots under a bubbling layer of melted cheese.

35 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

TurkishDinnerStovetop and OvenPescatarianMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups roma tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup kasar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 2 cups chopped roma tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt, simmering for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.
6

Fold in 1 lb peeled raw shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until starting to turn pink.
7

Transfer the mixture into small individual clay baking dishes or one casserole dish.
8

Top evenly with 1 cup shredded kasar cheese.
9

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Questions

Can I make Karides Guvec dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup kasar cheese, shredded. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Karides Guvec keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Karides Guvec?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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