Shrimp Saganaki

Shrimp Saganaki is a delightful Greek dish that combines succulent shrimp with a tangy tomato sauce and creamy feta cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This high-protein seafood dish is great as an appetizer or a main course, served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 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 (juiced) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for about 5-6 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and crumble the feta cheese over the shrimp and tomato mixture.
6. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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