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.

Prawn Saganaki
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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to break down.
  4. 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.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the prawns and cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
  6. 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