Saganaki Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

Saganaki Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

Greek-style shrimp simmered in a savory tomato and white wine sauce, finished with feta cheese and fresh parsley.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a mixing bowl. Season with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and the black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Salt, 600.0 gr Shrimp

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1.0 piece Onion

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the tomato paste darkens slightly and smells fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 9.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste, 1.0 gr Turkish Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the white wine and simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced by about half.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml dry white wine

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the tomatoes and the remaining ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 800.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the seasoned shrimp to the sauce in an even layer. Simmer over medium heat, turning once, until opaque and the centers reach 63°C.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Scatter the feta over the shrimp and let it warm gently in the sauce.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Feta Cheese

    Cookware: skillet

  8. Step 8

    Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook shrimp to an internal temperature of 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 2 days; reheat to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • raw shellfish
  • cross-contamination
  • temperature-sensitive cooked seafood