Shrimp Saganaki with Pepper Spread
User Reviews
4.9
264 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Shrimp Saganaki with Pepper Spread
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Shrimp Saganaki with Pepper Spread features sautéed shrimp fillets flavored with salt and pepper, served alongside a sautéed vegetable sauce made from onions, red and green peppers, garlic, and a sweet-spicy pepper spread enhanced with tomato paste, sugar, and ouzo. A smooth feta mousse made from feta, cream cheese, heavy cream, and brine complements the dish with creamy, tangy notes.
Description
This recipe begins by preparing shrimp fillets removed from their shells and deveined, then sautéed briefly with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The sauce is created by sautéing onion, garlic, and mixed peppers, then simmering with a pepper spread, tomato paste, sugar, and ouzo to meld the flavors and develop a rich, slightly sweet and tangy sauce highlighted by the anise flavor of ouzo.
The dish is served with a feta mousse made by blending feta cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, and brine to create a creamy, tangy accompaniment that contrasts the textures and flavors of the shrimp and sauce. Fresh parsley added to the sauce at the end brightens the overall presentation.
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Ingredients
Shrimps:
- 500 gr Shrimp
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 200 gr pepper spread
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 30 ml ouzo Greek
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper ground
- parsley
Feta mousse:
- 125 gr feta cheese
- 125 gr cream cheese
- 50 gr heavy cream
- 20 gr brine
Instructions
How to Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pull off the legs of the shrimp and cut the shell with kitchen scissors. Remove the vein (the dark, thin string) with the help of a knife or a toothpick.
- Then with a knife, open them in the middle until you have a fillet.
- Add salt, black pepper, olive oil, and sauté the shrimps for 2-3 minutes.
How to Make the Sauce:
- Chop all the vegetables.
- In a pot, add some olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the peppers. Sauté all the ingredients for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the ouzo and bring it to a boil. Then add the rest of the ingredients, except the parsley.
- Continue to cook the sauce on a low heat for 5 minutes. Then take the pot off the heat and add the parsley.
How to Make Feta Mousse:
- In a small food processor or blender, process all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
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4.9
264 reviews
Excellent
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