Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι

Name: Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 400g canned crushed tomatoes; 1 small onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 150g feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp ouzo; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper

Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι (gah-REE-des sah-gah-NAH-kee)

Shrimp Saganaki

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 358 kcal

Plump shrimp baked in a bubbling tomato sauce with crumbled feta, ouzo, and fresh herbs, served sizzling in the pan with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

oven-safe skillet sharp knife wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: oven-safe skillet

Garnishes: parsley, feta crumbles

Accompaniments: crusty bread, Greek salad

Ingredients

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
400g canned crushed tomatoes
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
150g feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp ouzo
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Saute onion for 5 minutes until soft, add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
3
Add ouzo and stir well. Nestle the shrimp into the sauce in a single layer.
4
Scatter crumbled feta over the top of the shrimp and sauce.
5
Bake at 200C for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through and feta is softened and lightly golden.
6
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately in the skillet with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

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Did You Know?

The splash of ouzo in the sauce is essential — it adds a subtle anise sweetness that transforms the tomato-feta combination.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

oven-safe skillet
sharp knife
wooden spoon

Garnishing

parsley, feta crumbles

Accompaniments

crusty bread, Greek salad

The Story Behind Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι

Garides saganaki became a beloved fixture of Greek seafood tavernas in the 20th century. It combines the Greek love of saganaki-style cooking (in a small pan) with the abundant shrimp of the Aegean Sea. The marriage of tomato, feta, and seafood epitomizes the sunny, bold flavors of Greek coastal cuisine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner, seafood meal 📜 Origins: 20th century taverna

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