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Shrimp Saganaki
Also known as: Γαρίδες σαγανάκι
Greek shrimp cooked with tomato, onion, green chilli and feta in olive oil.
About Shrimp Saganaki
Shrimp Saganaki is a Greek seafood dish cooked and served in a small skillet. This profile follows the tomato-and-feta version with onion, green chilli and parsley.
Shrimp bring sweet marine flavour to the bright tomato sauce while feta adds salty creaminess. Onion softens into sweetness, green chilli supplies measured heat and parsley freshens the rich olive-oil base.
Pink shrimp sit in a chunky red tomato sauce dotted with softened white feta and green parsley. The sauce is thick enough to cling to the shellfish while remaining juicy and spoonable.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Crustaceans, Milk.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Shrimp Saganaki
Greek Shrimp Saganaki with Tomato and Feta.
- ShrimpSweet shellfish
- Extra-virgin Greek olive oilRich cooking medium
- OnionSweet savoury aromatic
- Hot green pepperFresh heat
- Fresh tomatoesJuicy sauce base
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- Greek feta cheeseSalty creamy finish
- Flat-leaf parsleyFresh herbal finish
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Shrimp:
- Extra-virgin Greek olive oil:
- Onion:
- Hot green pepper:
- Fresh tomatoes:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Greek feta cheese:
- Flat-leaf parsley:
Origins & food traditions
Greek chef and food writer Diane Kochilas supplies the complete shrimp, tomato, feta, onion, chilli and olive-oil recipe selected here. My Greek Dish independently identifies Shrimp Saganaki as a beloved traditional Greek meze served in fish tavernas.
Countries
- Greece
- GreeceCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Greek Cuisine
- Greek Home CookingCatalogue link pending review