5 from 6 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
336 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
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
- 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).
Cup of Yum
Shrimp
- Peel and devein shrimp, rinse with water and pat dry. Toss with salt and pepper.
- 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).
- 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
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: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% 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.