Best 7 Shrimp Saganaki Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Greek culinary heritage with our exploration of the best shrimp saganaki recipes. This classic dish marries the succulent sweetness of shrimp with a captivating tomato-based sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. We present a selection of recipes that showcase the diverse culinary interpretations of this beloved dish, ensuring that you find the perfect variation to suit your palate and preferences.

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SHRIMP SAGANAKI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
16 medium shrimp, whole and heads on
Salt and pepper
Dried oregano, optional
Crushed chili flakes
1 1/2 ounces ouzo (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon olive paste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic, then add the onion and cook until softened, but not brown. Add the shrimp (complete with head and shell for flavor) with the salt, pepper, chili flakes and oregano, to taste. Once simmered, remove the pan from the heat and add the ouzo with caution. Cook for 1 minute and add wine to pan. Simmer another 30 seconds and, using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan and put on a plate. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle remove the heads and peel off the shells.
  • Add the crushed tomato and the olive paste to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, being careful not to overcook and toss in the sauce. Finally sprinkle the crumbled feta over the contents of the pan and melt it into the sauce by pushing it down with the back of a spoon.

EASY GREEK SHRIMP SAGANAKI WITH FETA CHEESE (Γαριδες Γιουβετσι)



Easy Greek Shrimp Saganaki with Feta Cheese (Γαριδες Γιουβετσι) image

An easy appetizer to make as part of a Greek meze spread

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 TBSP. olive oil
½ med. onion, finely chopped
3 med. cloves of garlic, minced
3 med. very ripe, fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
¾ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper (or more)
¼ cup dry white wine
2 TBSP. tomato paste
3 TBSP. flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 lb. large raw shrimp, tails on, shelled & deveined (about 30 shrimp/lb.)
3-4 oz. Greek feta cheese, crumbled (this comes to about ¾ of a cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  • Heat an ovenproof skillet, (cast iron pan would work great here) over medium heat. Add the olive oil and then stir in the onion. Cook for about 4 minutes and then add the garlic and cook for another minute or so, until the garlic is soft. Next, stir in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes, crushing them with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the wine and tomato paste (if using--see note) and cook for 5 minutes more, until sauce is reduced and the alcohol has evaporated. Add the shrimp and the parsley and continue to cook, stirring from time to time, until the shrimp just begins to turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • If you do not use an ovenproof skillet, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and crumble the Feta cheese over the top. Place in the hot oven on the medium rack. Bake until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with plenty of crusty bread to sop up the sauce!

GARIDES SAGANAKI (GREEK SHRIMP WITH FETA)



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Make and share this Garides Saganaki (greek shrimp with feta) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Greek

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs raw large shrimp
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 clove garlic
2 cups butter
1 lb feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup cream
1 cup chopped green onion
1 small tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice and garlic set aside.
  • Melt butter in large skillet.
  • Saute garlic green onion and tomato.
  • Add shrimp and season with oregano salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn shrimp frequently and saute until pink.
  • Add feta cheese and cream.
  • Bring to boil and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp carefully to casserole.
  • Spoon cheese mixture over shrimp.
  • Serve with rice.

SHRIMP SAGANAKI (GREEK SHRIMP)



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This spicy tomato sauce, salty feta cheese and succulent shrimp combo is so good! The recipe calls for Ouzo, which is a Greek anise flavored liqueur. Although you do not taste the ouzo in the final product, unless you use a lot of it, it adds that something to the dish that just makes it better.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Seafood

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 c onion, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp oregano, dried
2 c tomato, chopped
1/8 c ouzo (optional)
1 lb shrimp
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 handful parsley, chopped
3/4 c feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • 2. Add the tomato, oregano and ouzo and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 30 seconds per side. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley.
  • 3. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the feta cheese. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven until the sauce is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Must be served with a great bread to sop up all the luscious tomato and feta sauce.

GREG'S SHRIMP SAGANAKI



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This is my husband's creation and it is so good. Make sure to serve it with some nice crusty bread to mop up the sauce. We serve it as a starter but it could easily be a main dish with greek orzo. The fresh herb and real lemon juice make a big difference.

Provided by Boonyas mom

Categories     Greek

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs extra-large shrimp, uncooked
2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil (GREEK of course)
1 cup dry white wine
2 white onions, sliced thinly
1 -2 fresh garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 lemons, juice of
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Peel and butterfly the shrimp.
  • Set shrimp aside.
  • Saute the onions and garlic in 2tsp olive oil.
  • Add tomatoes and wine to onion and garlic and cook for 1/2hour over low heat (the longer the better the sauce.
  • saute shrimp until just barely pink, add to sauce.
  • Add fresh oregano,lemon juice and zest
  • Pour everything into baking dish and crumble the feta on top.
  • Bake 350 for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.5, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 478.5, Sodium 2578.2, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 16.4, Protein 58.6

SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES AND FETA (GARIDES SAGANAKI)



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, minced
1 tbsp. tomato paste
½ cup white wine
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. crushed red chile flakes
4 medium tomatoes, grated
3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
16 large shrimp (about ¾ lb.), peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 oz. feta
1 lemon, halved
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Arrange a rack 4" from heating element; heat oven to broil. Heat oil in a 10" skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and scallions; cook, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Add wine; cook until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. 2. Add oregano, sugar, chile flakes, and tomatoes; boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 12 minutes. Stir in mint and shrimp, season with salt and pepper; crumble feta over top. Broil until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Squeeze lemon over top. Garnish with parsley.

SHRIMP SAGANAKI



SHRIMP SAGANAKI image

Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Dinner

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 T each extra-virgin olive oil & canola oil (I used all olive oil)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 plum tomatoes (1 1/4 lb), coarsely chopped (2 cans of diced tomatoes may be substituted)
Salt
Crushed red pepper
1 1/2 lbs shelled and deveined large shrimp, halved lengthwise
1/2 C kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 C chopped fresh dill (I used dried)
3 oz Greek feta cheese, crumbled
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and crushed red pepper and cook until softened, crushing them with the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and olives and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the dill and half of the feta and cook just until the feta is hot, about 1 minute. Transfer to shallow bowls (or over pasta if using), sprinkle with the remaining feta and serve with crusty bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Be sure to devein and clean the shrimp before cooking. This will remove any grit or sand that may be present.
  • Use a large skillet or sauté pan to cook the shrimp. This will give the shrimp plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. If you do, the shrimp will not cook evenly and may become tough.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink. Do not overcook them, or they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a flavorful sauce to complement the shrimp. The sauce in this recipe is made with tomatoes, feta cheese, and ouzo, but you can use any sauce that you like.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately, while they are still hot. Shrimp is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Shrimp saganaki is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or gatherings. The combination of shrimp, tomatoes, feta cheese, and ouzo creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, be sure to try shrimp saganaki.

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