Prawns in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Feta Cheese
Dive into the bold and flavorful world of Mediterranean cuisine with this crowd-pleasing recipe for Prawns in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Feta Cheese. Juicy, tender prawns are simmered in a rich, spicy tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic, herbs, and a kick of red chili flakes, then finished with creamy, crumbled feta cheese for a tangy contrast. This one-pan dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, coming together in just 40 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, it’s a vibrant and satisfying meal on its own or paired with crusty bread, rice, or pasta. Packed with protein, flavor, and a touch of heat, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan, stirring to combine.
Stir in the red chili flakes, paprika, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Add the prawns into the tomato sauce, stirring gently to coat them evenly. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the prawns and sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the feta to soften slightly.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Optional: Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1034 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 4754 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 995 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2827 mg | 60% | |
*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.
