Description
Shrimp Saganaki is a classic Greek one-pan dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a rich tomato and feta cheese sauce, enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices. This easy stovetop recipe delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, making it an ideal main course served with crusty bread or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare Tomato Sauce: Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Cook Shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Add Feta Cheese: Gently stir in half of the crumbled feta cheese and then remove the skillet from heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the dish with the remaining feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, fresh dill if using, and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the top. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the dish just before serving.
- You can substitute crumbled goat cheese if you prefer a milder cheese flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
