Shrimp Saganaki
Shrimp Saganaki delivers a bold, balanced mix of flavors: sweet and savory from the tomato sauce, tangy and creamy from the feta, garlicky with a hint of spice, and a subtle kick of acidity from white wine or ouzo. It’s a vibrant, savory dish with a Mediterranean flair.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or other oven-safe pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups onion diced
- 1½ cups carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup fire-roasted Florina peppers sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup ouzo or ½ cup white wine
- 1 6-oz can tomato paste
- 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ pounds U-15 shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- ½ cup feta crumbled
- fresh parsley (for garnish) chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium high heat.½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Saute the onion, carrots, celery, peppers, and garlic until they start to carmalize. Stir occasionally.2 cups onion, 1½ cups carrots, 1 cup celery, 1 cup fire-roasted Florina peppers, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the ouzo (or white wine) to deglaze the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to reduce by half.¼ cup ouzo
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to darken.1 6-oz can tomato paste
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through and tender.1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp sea salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper
- While the sauce is simmering, adjust oven rack about 6 inches from broiler and preheat the broiler.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes.1½ pounds U-15 shrimp
- Stir to coat the shrimp in sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and broil for 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.½ cup feta
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.fresh parsley (for garnish)
Notes
Florina peppers: If you can't find Florina peppers or don't have the time to search for them, any fire-roasted peppers will work. I found mine at Costco, but you can buy Florina peppers here.
Ouzo vs. white wine: While there's some flavor differences between ouzo and white wine, both taste amazing. You can find some ouzo options here.
Broiling: Since shrimp take very little time to cook through, using the broiler to finish Shrimp Saganaki ensures the feta is slightly melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 2306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g