Shrimp Saganaki
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
2985 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Shrimp Saganaki
Description
This Shrimp Saganaki recipe begins with gently cooking shallots and garlic in olive oil to develop aroma before combining with halved cherry tomatoes. Simmering the tomatoes until they burst releases their juices and thickens the sauce. Kalamata olives add a briny complexity, while a splash of water helps achieve a sauce with good consistency.
Peeled jumbo shrimp are nestled into the sauce and cooked just until pink, preserving their tenderness. Fresh lemon zest and juice brighten the dish, and chopped dill adds herbaceous notes. Finally, cubed feta cheese tops the shrimp, melting slightly to introduce creamy saltiness that complements the tangy tomato base.
Serving suggestions include pairing with orzo pasta or pita bread, which help gather the flavorful sauce. For extra protein and fiber, canned chickpeas can be stirred in with the olives.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup shallot (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives (halved)
- 1 ¼ lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, jumbo
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- ¼ cup dill finely chopped, fresh
- 6 ounces feta cheese (cubed in small pieces)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet. Add shallot and garlic and cook until aromatic; 2 to 3 minutes.
- 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.
- Nestle shrimp into the tomatoes, cover and cook until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and dill and top with feta.
Notes
- Serving the dish with orzo or pita enhances the eating experience by soaking up the tomato and feta sauce.
- Adding 1 cup of canned chickpeas with the olives increases protein and fiber content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2985 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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