Shrimp Saganaki

Recipe courtesy of Ted Stathis

Show: Giada in Paradise

Episode: Giada in Paradise: Santorini

Shrimp Saganaki

Name: Shrimp Saganaki
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 16 medium shrimp, whole and heads on; Salt and pepper; Dried oregano, optional; Crushed chili flakes; 1 1/2 ounces ouzo (see Cook's Note); 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon olive paste; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Getting reviews...

Total: 30 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 Servings

Total: 30 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 medium onion, chopped

16 medium shrimp, whole and heads on

Salt and pepper

Dried oregano, optional

Crushed chili flakes

1 1/2 ounces ouzo (see Cook's Note)

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon olive paste

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic, then add the onion and cook until softened, but not brown. Add the shrimp (complete with head and shell for flavor) with the salt, pepper, chili flakes and oregano, to taste. Once simmered, remove the pan from the heat and add the ouzo with caution. Cook for 1 minute and add wine to pan. Simmer another 30 seconds and, using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan and put on a plate. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle remove the heads and peel off the shells.
Add the crushed tomato and the olive paste to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, being careful not to overcook and toss in the sauce. Finally sprinkle the crumbled feta over the contents of the pan and melt it into the sauce by pushing it down with the back of a spoon.

Cook’s Note

*Ouzo is traditional Greek liqueur that is flavored by anise. It is available at any well stocked liquor store.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

My Private Notes

Show: Giada in Paradise

Episode: Giada in Paradise: Santorini

Looking for Something Else?

Quick & Easy More Feta Recipes 5 Ingredients or Less Highly Rated

Sing'in Shrimp

Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Parmigiana

Shrimp Toast

Shrimp Stock

Shrimp Courtboullion

Shrimp Saganaki

Categories: