Hilopites are traditional Greek flat-shaped pasta, which resemble tagliatelle.
This recipe for hilopites with shrimp is perfect for concocting a delicious romantic dinner!





Ingredients
- 16 peeled raw medium sized shrimp
- 500 g hilopites, greek pasta
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 small cloves of finely chopped garlic
- ½ red pepper cut into cubes
- ½ yellow bell pepper cut into cubes
- 1 ouzo shot Plomari from Lesbos
- 500 g fresh peeled tomatoes, diced or crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- freshly ground pepper
- salt
Utensils
- 1 sauté pan
- 1 pan
- 1 pliers for hilopites
Making
First, finely chop the onion and garlic and dice the tomatoes and peppers.
Add the garlic and peppers and heat for 2 minutes, stirring.
Then add the shrimp and sauté them for a minute on each side.
Then, pour in the Plomari ouzo shot and let the alcohol evaporate for 1-2 minutes. Remove the shrimp and place them aside on a plate and cover them.
Add the tomatoes or crushed tomatoes to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
If you are using fresh tomatoes, you can add 1 tsp. of sugar.
Add the shrimp back to the pan for 2 minutes.
Using pliers, take the hilopites from the pan, without draining them, and put in the pan with the sauce for 1 minute.
Finally, sprinkle with parsley and serve!
Accompany your hilopites with shrimps with Greek craft beers or a glass of Plomari ouzo or a glass of wine!
Enjoy your food !