Shrimp Saganaki

Name: Shrimp Saganaki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), patted dry; 3 tbsp olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced; 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.125 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic and white wine, then topped with melted feta cheese and fresh tomatoes. A trending Mediterranean-influenced Lebanese dish that's elegant yet simple.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

EgyptianDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), patted dry
3 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup dry white wine
1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
0.125 tsp red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 5 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1.5 lbs patted dry large shrimp (peeled and deveined) and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink, stirring occasionally.
4

Pour in 0.5 cup dry white wine and let simmer for 1 minute.
5

Add 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
6

Sprinkle 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese evenly over the shrimp.
7

Cover the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until feta is slightly melted.
8

Drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
9

Season with 0.125 tsp red pepper flakes, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
10

Garnish with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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Questions

How do I know when Shrimp Saganaki is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until feta is slightly melted.

What can I use instead of feta in Shrimp Saganaki?

The entry for Shrimp Saganaki calls for 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Shrimp Saganaki?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Shrimp Saganaki uses 1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), patted dry.

Can I make Shrimp Saganaki less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Shrimp Saganaki comes from 0.125 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Shrimp Saganaki dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Shrimp Saganaki is 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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