Greek Shrimp Saganaki Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Karen Smith   Greek Shrimp Saganaki Recipe uses olive oil, shallots, garlic, white wine, canned tomatoes, parsley, honey, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, shrimp, olives and feta cheese in making this tasty shrimp saganaki recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Greek    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:317 calories18.7 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   20 Minutes Total Time:   35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

• In a large broiler-proof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add wine to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
• Stir in tomatoes, parsley, honey, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in shrimp. Simmer, covered, 3-5 minutes or until shrimp almost turn pink. Top with olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Preheat broiler.
• Broil 3-4 inches from heat until shrimp turn pink and cheese is lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle with mint, serve with bread slices.

HOME