Description
Greek kitchens come alive with Shrimp Saganaki, a sizzling Mediterranean treasure that brings together succulent shrimp, tangy tomatoes, and creamy feta in one skillet of pure deliciousness. Grab your favorite pan and prepare for a quick, mouthwatering feast that whisks you straight to the sunny shores of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.14 pounds jumbo shrimp
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 6 ounces feta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Mince ¼ cup shallots and 3 cloves of garlic, then sauté them until they release their aromatic essence, around 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst and release their juices, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Toss in ⅓ cup kalamata olives and splash 2 tablespoons of water, then simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently place 1.14 pounds of jumbo shrimp into the tomato mixture, cover the skillet, and cook until the shrimp turn completely pink, roughly 3 minutes.
- Zest and juice 1 whole lemon directly into the skillet, stirring to distribute the bright citrus flavors.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh chopped dill across the surface of the dish for a vibrant herbal touch.
- Crumble 6 ounces of feta cheese over the top of the shrimp just before serving to create a creamy, tangy finish.
Notes
- Use large, fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this Mediterranean-style dish.
- Choose ripe cherry tomatoes that are deep red and slightly soft for the most intense tomato flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, serve the saganaki over cauliflower rice instead of traditional grain.
- Opt for high-quality feta cheese from Greece to enhance the authentic taste of this classic Greek recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg