Shrimps Saganaki
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with Shrimp Saganaki, a vibrant Greek seafood dish that's bursting with bold flavors and rustic charm. This recipe combines succulent shrimp simmered in a rich tomato and white wine sauce, perfumed with garlic, onion, and a hint of chili flakes for subtle heat. Topped with creamy crumbled feta and fresh herbs like parsley and dill, each bite is a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and aromatic notes. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal choice for an elegant yet fuss-free dinner. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce or as part of a mezze spread, and transport yourself to a seaside taverna with every delicious mouthful. Perfect for seafood enthusiasts and fans of Greek cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 400 grams Crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 60 ml Dry white wine
- 150 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
Pour in the white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp to the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through, until they are pink and cooked through.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the shrimp and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese softens slightly.
Garnish with fresh parsley and dill before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread or as part of a mezze platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1110 mg | 370% | |
| Sodium | 5058 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 148.8 g | 298% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1063 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2554 mg | 54% | |
*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.
