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Shrimp saganaki recipe with feta cheese, Greek shrimp saganaki, shrimp recipe
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Shrimp Saganaki

Saganaki is a delicious mediterranean shrimp in red sauce recipe. If you're craving a savory seafood dish with tomato sauce, this is easy and delicious.
Cuisine Greek
Keyword baked shrimp, Greek shrimp recipe, Mediterranean shrimp, seafood, shrimp, Shrimp Saganaki
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 264kcal
Author Kitchen Boss

Ingredients

  • 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ c. dry white wine
  • 1 15- oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ c. Kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 t. dried dill
  • 1 t. dried Greek oregano
  • ½ t. crushed red chili flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. large 16/20 ct. shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 3 T. fresh parsley leaves chopped and divided
  • 4 oz. Feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion softens and starts to turn golden brown. 
  • 2. Add white wine to deglaze the bottom of the skillet, scraping up any brown bits with a spatula. 
  • 3. Reduce heat to medium and add crushed tomatoes, olives, dill, oregano, and red chili flakes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. 
  • 4. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp just turns pink. Do not overcook the shrimp. 
  • 5. Remove from heat and adjust seasonings, to taste. To serve, transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining fresh parsley and crumbled Feta cheese.
  • Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 711mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g