Prawn Saganaki
Prawn Saganaki is a delightful Greek dish that combines succulent prawns with a rich tomato sauce and feta cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Served hot, it's an ideal high-protein lunch option that transports you straight to the Mediterranean.

25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
410 kcal
Ingredients
- Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
- Red bell pepper (diced) - 1 small
- Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 200 grams
- Feta cheese (crumbled) - 100 grams
- Oregano (dried) - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped) - for garnish
- Lemon wedges - for serving
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to break down.
- Add the prawns to the skillet, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and black pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the prawns and cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
Tags
GreekHigh ProteinLunch