shrimp saganaki

A super easy, delicious shrimp saganaki recipe for you to recreate this simple and beloved traditional Greek appetizer from scratch in less than 20 minutes!

Greek Shrimp Saganaki recipe with Feta cheese (Garides Saganaki)

prawns

ripe, juicy tomatoes, finely chopped

red onion, finely chopped

hot chilli pepper, according to preferance

spring onions, sliced (optional)

dill

feta cheese, crumbled

olive oil

salt and pepper

sweet paprika (optional)

To prepare this Greek shrimp saganaki recipe start by peeling and cleaning the shrimps.

Continue preparing the sauce. To prepare the sauce for this shrimp saganaki recipe, dice the fresh tomatoes in small cubes and let them strain in a colander, so that no excess water is added to the sauce.

Begin with the sauce for the shrimp saganaki. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped garlic, chilli peppers and season with salt and and pepper. Sauté all the ingredients together for 1 more minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, cover with the lid, bring to the boil and let simmer for approx. 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens a little bit.

In the meantime sauté the shrimps for this shrimp saganaki recipe. Season the shrimps with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add 3-4 tbsps olive oil. Add the shrimps, sauté for 1 minute and deglaze with the ouzo.

Pour the sauce in the saucepan along with the shrimps and stir. Top the shrimp saganaki with the crumbled or cubed feta cheese, place the lid on and cook for 2 more minutes, until the feta slightly melts.

Garnish the shrimp saganaki with chopped parsley or dill and serve while still hot. Enjoy this traditional Greek shrimp saganaki recipe with a cold glass of ouzo!

Shrimp Saganaki - This classic Greek dish has some incredible flavors with plump shrimp in a garlicky, savory tomato sauce and finished off with salty feta cheese!

Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes &amp; Feta)

onion,

garlic

½ tsp red chili flakes

oregano

tomatoes

dry white wine

Tbsp honey

parsley

feta cheese

shrimp

garlic clove, finely chopped

salt

⅛ tsp pepper

In a bowl, mix in all the marinade...

In a bowl, mix in all the marinade ingredients with shrimp. Toss well to cover the shrimp all over.

In a pan, heat olive oil on medium...

In a pan, heat olive oil on medium high heat and sauté the onions till soft and starting to turn brown, about 5-6 minutes. Add in sliced garlic along with red chili flakes and oregano and sauté for a minute.

Add in wine and cook for 2-3 minutes,...

Add in wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, deglazing the pot. Add in tomatoes, stir well. Add in honey and parsley and simmer for 15 minutes so you create a rich, thick sauce.

Add in marinated shrimp and stir well. Cover...

Add in marinated shrimp and stir well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Open the lid and sprinkle feta all over.

You can either cover the lid and cook...

You can either cover the lid and cook another 4-5 minutes till the feta is soft and looks melty. Or you can broil it in the oven on high for 4-5 minutes.

Garnish with some more fresh chopped parsley and...

Garnish with some more fresh chopped parsley and serve it along with crusty bread. You can add an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the saganaki.

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