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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
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 Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
713mg
(30%)
Potassium
866mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2110IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 866mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2110IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.