AppetizerMain Course

Garides Saganaki

Name: Garides Saganaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 500 g shrimp peeled, deveined, tails on or off; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp ouzo; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground; 100 g feta cheese crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Garides Saganaki is a classic Greek appetizer featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with a hint of ouzo and topped with crumbled feta cheese. It's traditionally served bubbling hot in a small, shallow pan, perfect for sharing.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 314 kcal

Allergen information: may contain crustaceans, fish, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gshrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
2 tbspolive oil
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
400 gcanned chopped tomatoes
1 tbsptomato paste
2 tbspouzo
0.5 tspdried oregano
0.25 tspred pepper flakes(optional)
1 pinchsalt
1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
100 gfeta cheese, crumbled

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

saganaki pan (optional) · medium skillet

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet or saganaki pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 6 min
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
4
Add the canned chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan, stirring to combine.
About 1 min
5
Pour in the ouzo and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
About 3 min
6
Season the sauce with dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7
Add the shrimp to the simmering tomato sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
8
Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the shrimp and sauce.
9
Cover the pan or transfer to a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes, until the feta is warm and slightly melted.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully under the broiler to prevent burning.
10
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 314.4kcal
Protein: 35.2g
Carbs: 10.8g
Fat: 12.6g
Fibre: 1.9g
Sugar: 6.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover Garides Saganaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.