Shrimp Saganaki (Prawn Saganaki)
This Greek Shrimp Saganaki recipe is busting with flavor, easy to make and full of Mediterranean sunshine... Tender succulent shrimp in a rich tomato sauce flecked with salty, melting feta cheese. Enjoy as shared appetizer or serve with rice or orzo as a main dish.
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 361kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion , finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup (250g) strained tomatoes (passata) or see notes
- 14 oz (400g) crushed tomatoes
- ½ can (125ml) dry white wine or vegetable stock
- 2 lb (900g) jumbo shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
- 7 oz (200g) feta cheese , crumbled
- chopped parsley or fresh thyme to garnish
- Salt and pepper to season to taste
Serving suggestions
- Crusty bread to serve as a starter
- Steamed rice to serve as a main
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large oven-safe pan. Sauté the onion over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until slightly softened.2 tbsp olive oil , 1 large onion
- Stir in the garlic, salt, sugar, thyme, red pepper and bay leaves and cook for a couple of minutes.3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, 2 bay leaves
- Add the passata, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and wine and bring to a simmer.2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup (250g) strained tomatoes , 14 oz (400g) crushed tomatoes, ½ can (125ml) dry white wine
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until the tomato sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the shrimp (or prawns), mixing into the sauce until they turn pink, 2-3 minutes.2 lb (900g) jumbo shrimp
- Top with the crumbled feta (and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if you like) and cook under a hot grill (broiler) until the feta starts to colour and melt.7 oz (200g) feta cheese
- Discard the bay leaves. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper to season
- Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh thyme. Serve as a shared starter with plenty of crusty bread or as a main dish over rice.Crusty bread to serve as a starter, Steamed rice to serve as a main, chopped parsley or fresh thyme
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Notes
- If passata is not available, you can use crushed tinned tomatoes or grated fresh tomatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Warm gently on the stovetop, add prawns and feta, then bake until bubbly again.
- Add a splash of ouzo or mezcal to the pan for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1718mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 996IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 3mg
