Description
Saganaki brings the sizzling flavors of Greece right to your dinner table, where succulent shrimp dance with tomatoes and feta in a skillet that tells a story of Mediterranean comfort. Crispy bread is perfect for soaking up the rich, tangy sauce that makes this dish a true Greek classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1¼ pounds jumbo shrimp
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 6 ounces feta cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh dill
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté ¼ cup chopped shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves until they release their aromatic essence, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Allow them to soften and burst, creating a vibrant sauce, for approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Fold in ⅓ cup halved kalamata olives. Simmer the mixture until it thickens slightly, around 2-3 minutes.
- Gently nestle 1¼ pounds peeled jumbo shrimp into the tomato base. Cover and cook until the shrimp turn a beautiful pink, about 3 minutes.
- Brighten the dish by stirring in fresh lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ¼ cup chopped dill.
- Crumble 6 ounces of feta cheese over the top, letting it melt slightly into the warm shrimp mixture.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp work best when deveined and patted completely dry before cooking to ensure a perfect sear and prevent excess water.
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes that will burst beautifully and create a rich sauce base for the dish.
- Crumble feta cheese just before serving to maintain its texture and prevent melting into the sauce completely.
- For a gluten-free version, serve this dish with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional bread.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg