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Greek Shrimp Saganaki {No Ouzo!}

This Greek shrimp & feta saganaki is a quick and easy skillet recipe, that is a fantastic way to incorporate shrimp into your weekly meal rotation. Tender, sweet shrimp are simmered in a perfectly spiced tomato sauce, finished with the right amount of salty feta cheese. All you need is 20 minutes, and a skillet!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: baked shrimp, feta cheese, greek shrimp, Greek shrimp saganaki, shrimp and feta saganaki
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Sunena Anand

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Frozen shrimp cooked & peeled, 21-25 size
  • 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 Shallot minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, and add the shallots and garlic to the skillet.
    1 Shallot, 3 cloves Garlic
  • Once the shallots and garlic are translucent and fragrant, add the canned diced tomatoes and ground spices to the skillet. Lower the heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes.
    14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes, ½ teaspoon Oregano, 1 teaspoon Red chilli flakes, ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon, Sea salt
  • Nestle the shrimp in the sauce, and let the shrimp warm through for 2-3 minutes. You can put a lid on the pan to keep the heat inside.
    1 lb Frozen shrimp
  • Once the shrimp is cooked through, top with fresh lemon juice, feta cheese, and garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley.
    ½ cup Feta cheese

Notes

  • If using raw shrimp: I recommend giving the a quick sear before you start making the sauce. Once the shrimp are opaque and pink, remove them from the pan and make the sauce. Add the shrimp at the end, and finish with lemon, feta and parsley.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp: Perfectly cooked shrimp should begin to curl up and turn pink, but should not be completely "C"shaped. If your shrimp are becoming tight "C's", you are bordering overcooked.
  • Be mindful of added salt: Feta cheese is very salty on its own, so I recommend salting the sauce just shy of what you would usually prefer. This helps to avoid an overly salted recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg