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Shrimp Saganaki

Greek Shrimp Saganaki features shrimp simmered with tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta. A quick, healthy Mediterranean Diet dinner recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2985 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup shallot (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives (halved)
  • 1 ¼ lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese (cubed in small pieces)

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet. Add shallot and garlic and cook until aromatic; 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst, stirring often; 5 to 6 minutes. Add olives and ¾ cup water; stir and reduce the heat to medium-low until saucy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Nestle shrimp into the tomatoes, cover and cook until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and dill and top with feta.

Notes

  • Serve with orzo or pita!
  • 1 cup of canned chickpeas can be added with the olives for an extra bit of protein and fiber.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1¼ cups Calories 298.5kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 26.5g (53%) Fat 17.5g (27%) Saturated Fat 6.5g (33%) Cholesterol 216.5mg (72%) Sodium 1436.5mg (60%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2985

% Daily Value*

Serving 1¼ cups
Calories 298.5kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 26.5g 53%
Fat 17.5g 27%
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%
Cholesterol 216.5mg 72%
Sodium 1436.5mg 60%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 3g 6%

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