Gluten-Free Shrimp Saganaki

Gluten-Free Shrimp Saganaki is a delightful Greek dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich tomato sauce with feta cheese, served over gluten-free pasta. This comforting meal is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free pasta - 150 grams
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Tomato sauce - 200 grams
• Feta cheese, crumbled - 100 grams
• Oregano, dried - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink.
5. Pour in the tomato sauce and sprinkle in the oregano, stirring to combine.
6. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is slightly melted.
8. Add the cooked gluten-free pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce.
9. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, which supports muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese, beneficial for heart health.

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