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Award-Winning Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Feta)
My Award-Winning Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Feta) is healthy, easy to make and comes together in one skillet in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots (or 1 small onion), finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup dry white wine or ouzo*
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound large or extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about ¾ cup)*
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Turn the broiler on high.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute longer until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomatoes (along with the liquid from the can), wine, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add the shrimp to the skillet.
- Cook 5-6 minutes until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until feta melts and is golden brown in spots. Alternatively, you can cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt.
- Sprinkle parsley over the dish. Serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
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Notes
- Ouzo, a Greek liquor with a strong anise flavor is classically used in Shrimp Saganaki. However, the flavor is quite strong so I use dry white wine. You can use either one or leave out the alcohol completely.
- Ouzo, a Greek liquor with a strong anise flavor is classically used in Shrimp Saganaki. However, the flavor is quite strong so I use dry white wine. You can use either one or leave out the alcohol completely.
- This is definitely the time you want to buy the block of authentic Greek feta! Greek feta is made from sheep's milk and has a rich, tangy flavor and creamy texture when it melts. While I occasionally buy pre-crumbled feta, I wouldn't use pre-crumbled cheese in this dish. It's just not as flavorful and doesn't melt as well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1470mg
(61%)
Potassium
611mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
252mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1470mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.