Shrimp and Feta and Tomatoes...OH MY!

Shrimp, Feta and Tomato Bake
#GlutenFree

This dish is full flavor! I personally love roasted tomatoes and garlic, which this dish has plenty of.  It easy enough to make on a weeknight after work or is good enough to have when you have company over for dinner.  The main part of this dish is gluten free, but creates a beautiful sauce that goes wonderfully with a crusty bread or even served over pasta.  If you want to keep it gluten free you can always serve over polenta or on its own.



Ingredients:

• 3-4 cloves garlic diced
• 4 Tbs Olive Oil
• 1 1/2-2lbs raw shrimp shelled and deveined
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved or 4-5 large tomatoes quartered 
• Salt and pepper to taste  
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 cup feta
• chopped parsley (optional)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees
2. In a 13x 9 inch glass or ceramic dish stir together garlic, tomatoes, salt, pepper and olive oil
3. Roast for 20 mins
4. Add shrimp, feta, and lemon and return to oven to bake for additional 5-7 mins until shrimp are fully cooked
5. If desired sprinkle with Parsley before serving

Why it's good for you:

• Shrimp: concentrated source of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient called astaxanthin.  Also contains antioxidant mineral selenium, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids.    
• Garlic: has antibacterial and antiviral properties, may be helpful in treating fungal infections, has blood thinning properties, reduces blood pressure and cholesterol, helps reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics and helps with iron absorption.  It has been found to help combat respiratory issues and allergies.     
• Tomatoes: Contain a large amount of vitamin C and A.  They also contain small amount of iron and calcium.  Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has been found to be a powerful antioxidant.