Greek Shrimp Saganaki
This one-pan Shrimp Saganaki is easy and delicious. The yummy tomato sauce and savory feta with the shrimp make for a great flavor combination.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 6 Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup Ouzo optional
- 1 lb Shrimp deveined and peeled
- 3 oz Feta crumbled
- ⅓ cup Parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan (cast iron preferably) over medium high heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Lower the heat to medium, add in the garlic and cook for a minute until aromatic.
- Next, add the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes so it releases its color and aroma.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes and ouzo (if using) and increase the heat to medium high.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes until tomatoes fall apart. Uncover and season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the feta, cover, and cook for a minute.
- Finish with a sprinkle of the chopped parsley and serve with bread.
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Notes
Tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe, fresh Roma tomatoes. You can use canned. But, using fresh tomatoes that are juicy will give your sauce a richer, more authentic taste.
Ouzo: If you have ouzo on hand, use it to deglaze the pan after cooking the garlic and onions. It adds a unique, anise-flavored depth to the dish. If you don't (I personally omitted it), you can use white wine or even vegetable broth.
Control the Cooking Time: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They cook quickly and should only be in the pan for about 5 minutes to remain tender and juicy.
Crumbled Feta: For a creamier texture, use a block of feta cheese and crumble it yourself rather than pre-crumbled feta, which can be drier.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2110IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg