Karides Güveç (Bodrum Claypot Sizzling Garlic, Tomato, Sweet Pepper & Kashar Cheese Shrimp) – Authentic Turkey Recipe
Served bubbling in an earthenware güveç along the Turquoise Coast with sweet peppers and melted cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇷 Turkey (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Plump Mediterranean shrimp, Diced ripe tomatoes, Green charliston peppers, Aleppo pepper flakes, Garlic
Ingredients for Karides Güveç (Bodrum Claypot Sizzling Garlic, Tomato, Sweet Pepper & Kashar Cheese Shrimp) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) plump Mediterranean shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup green charliston peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Aleppo pepper flakes
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Turkey seasoning (garlic, oregano (kekik), butter and olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, Aleppo pepper flakes, and garlic, oregano (kekik), butter and olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine plump Mediterranean shrimp and diced ripe tomatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with green charliston peppers and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.