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Shrimp Saganaki

Savory Shrimp Saganaki: A Quick Mediterranean Delight!

This Shrimp Saganaki is a quick Mediterranean delight, perfect for busy weeknights with its rich flavors and healthy profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Shallot chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives halved
  • ¾ cup Water
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp deveined
  • 1 medium Lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese cubed

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet

Method
 

Steps to Make Shrimp Saganaki
  1. In a deep skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 chopped shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes, cooking until they burst and release their juices, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Mix in ½ cup of halved Kalamata olives and ¾ cup of water, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Carefully place 1 pound of deveined jumbo shrimp into the sauce, cover and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, then sprinkle 1 cup of cubed feta cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve topped with optional extra dill for added flavor and color.

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