Greek Shrimp Saganaki

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    336 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Greek Shrimp Saganaki

Shrimp saganaki is a quick and easy Greek dinner made with plump shrimp, ouzo liquor, fresh herbs and feta cheese in a zesty tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

Shrimp

  • 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp 26/30 count, peeled and deveined, raw
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup ouzo optional, Greek

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion diced, medium
  • 2 green onions small slices (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 4 Roma tomato diced

Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon mint chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
  • 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Sauce

  1. In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. After a minute add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic, salt and chili flakes, cook another minute. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn heat to low and cook 5 minutes (start shrimp).

Shrimp

  1. Peel and devein shrimp, rinse with water and pat dry. Toss with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over high heat add the olive oil. After a minute add the shrimp and cook 1 minute per side. Deglaze pan with Ouzo (optional).
  3. Spoon tomato sauce mixture over shrimp, add the herbs and feta cheese. Cover and cook on low for 2 minutes. Cheese should be melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adapted from My Greek Dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 944mg (39%) Potassium 256mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 896IU (18%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 303mg (30%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 944mg 39%
Potassium 256mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 896IU 18%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 303mg 30%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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