Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white vermouth or wine
• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved,
• or 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) tomatoes, drained and
• finely chopped, juices reserved
• 1 Tbs. dried Greek oregano, crumbled, or 2 Tbs.
• minced fresh oregano
• Sea salt, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• Sweet Hungarian paprika, to taste
• 2/3 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese,
• preferably Greek or Bulgarian
• 2 lb. large shrimp, peeled, with tail
• segments intact, and deveined
• 2 Tbs. minced fresh mint, plus mint sprigs for
• garnish (optional)