Heli Spetziotiko (Eel Spetzes-Style)
Recipe
- Title:
- Heli Spetziotiko (Eel Spetzes-Style)
- Categories:
- Greek, Fish/sea
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Directions
- Karen Mintzias 1 tb Fresh thyme;
OR
2 tb Olive oil 1/2 ts -Greek "Mountain" thyme 2 lb Eel; (moray, conger, OR 1 Bay leaf; crumbled - freshwaterer), dressed, 1 Lemon; zested - cut into 2-1/2" thick pcs. - 1 ts Lemon juice 1/2 lb Onions; roughly chopped 2 Garlic cloves; minced 3 Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) 1 c Finely chopped parsley - snipped up & soaked in: -- (flat-leaf type) 2 tb Boiling water;
OR
1 tb Finely chopped fresh mint 1 tb -Tomato paste instead Salt 3/4 lb Tomatoes Freshly ground black pepper -- skinned, seeded & chopped 1/2 lb Feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 ts Honey
Directions
- In a heavy skillet or wide flameproof casserole, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute the eel pieces until well browned on all sides.
- Remove from the pan and add another tablespoon oil if necessary.
Directions
- Add the onions and fry gently until translucent.
- Pound the sun-dried tomatoes, if using, to a paste.
- Add to the pan with the chopped tomatoes, honey, thyme, bay leaf, lemon zest, and garlic and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
Directions
- Return the eel pieces to the sauce and stir in the parsley, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Move to a baking dish or earthenware casserole, if necessary.
- Strew with the crumbled feta and shake the dish, so the cheese settles a little.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes.
Directions
- Source: Recipes from a Greek Island, by Susie Jacobs Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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