Keto Shrimp Saganaki
Elevate your low-carb dining experience with this flavorful Keto Shrimp Saganaki, a Greek-inspired dish bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors. Succulent shrimp are simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, red onion, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a savory kick. Topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, this dish delivers an irresistible combination of tangy, briny, and spiced notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties. Serve it hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a zesty finish, and enjoy this keto-friendly, gluten-free delight that’s both comforting and health-conscious. The ultimate shrimp saganaki for your next Mediterranean-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the red onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
Add the shrimp into the sauce and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and cooked through.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the shrimp and cover the skillet for a couple of minutes until the feta starts to soften.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 2922 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 130.5 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 989 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2413 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
