Greek-Spiced Baked Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 1/4 lbs large peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/4 lb feta, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. with rack in middle.

2. 2

   Cook onion and garlic in oil with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4-quart heavy sauce pan over medium heat until softened, about 5 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in spices and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes and sugar, simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Season shrimp with 1/8 tsp salt, then stir into sauce.

7. 7

   Transfer to a 2 quart shallow baking dish and top with feta.

8. 8

   Bake until just cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve sprinkled wiht dill.