Description
Shrimp Saganaki is a classic Greek dish featuring tender shrimp baked in a flavorful tomato and feta cheese sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté onions and garlic: In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes, white wine, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp and cheese: Nestle the shrimp in the sauce, sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are cooked.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
