Seafood with Kritharaki

This recipe for "Thalassina me Kritharaki" is a classic Greek dish that perfectly combines the fresh flavors of seafood with the hearty rice noodles.

Ingredients for 2-3 people:

• 500 g seafood (e.g. shrimp, mussels, squid)
• 300 ml strained tomatoes
• 300 g Kritharaki (rice noodles made from durum wheat semolina)
• 150‑200 ml Minos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 jar of Greek feta cubes with dried tomatoes
• Salt & Pepper
• fresh parsley

Preparation:

Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes

Difficulty level: medium

1. Chop the onion and garlic and put them in a large pot with a spoonful of water and let them cook.
2. Immediately after the water has evaporated, add the olive oil and butter and heat over medium heat until the onions are nice and translucent.
3. Add the seafood and fry for a few minutes on all sides until lightly browned.
4. Add salt, pepper, bay leaf and about 400ml water and cook for 15‑20 minutes.
5. Cook the rice noodles (kritharaki) according to the instructions on the package with a little salt for about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
6. Add the pureed tomatoes to the seafood. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Add the cooked rice noodles (kritharaki) to the seafood in the pan and mix well to allow them to absorb the sauce. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
8. Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the feta cubes with dried tomatoes over the seafood and pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve the dish warm and enjoy!