Easy Shrimp Saganaki Recipe

Looking for an amazing appetizer recipe with shrimp, then try this saganaki. Shrimp Saganaki is a quick and easy Greek appetizer that is often served with crusty bread to scoop up the savory tomato sauce. For a gluten-free main course, serve on a bed of cooked zucchini noodles, rice, or quinoa instead.

Ingredients for this Recipe :

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

How to Make Shrimp Saganaki :

Step 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.

Step 2:

Add white wine to deglaze the bottom of the skillet, scraping up any brown bits with a spatula.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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!

Other Shrimp Recipes :

Shrimp kabobs recipe – Chipotle Grilled Lime Shrimp Kabobs

Shrimp with garlic dip recipe – Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Dip

Shrimp with lemon and garlic – Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

One skillet fish recipe – Cajun Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet

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Easy Shrimp Saganaki Recipe

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Appetizer – Greek

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes – Total Time: 25-30 minutes

Shrimp saganaki recipe with feta cheese, easy to make and ready in around 30 minutes, perfect Geek appetizer with shrimp. Enjoy!

Ingredients

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

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!