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How To Make Greek-Style Shrimp Scampi with Ouzo | Rachael Ray

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Greek Style Shrimp Scampi

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal Greece, Shrimp Saganaki showcases the country's love for seafood and fresh ingredients. Traditionally, this dish combines shrimp with feta cheese and tomatoes, creating a flavorful and comforting meal. Modern variations, like this Greek Style Shrimp Scampi, incorporate pasta and a zesty sauce, making it a popular choice in Greek restaurants and homes worldwide.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
3 tablespoons grated garlic
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 Fresno chili, sliced
3 cloves sliced garlic
1/2 cup ouzo
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat than feta.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often less expensive than shrimp.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Marinate shrimp with grated garlic, lemon zest, fine sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.

2

Refrigerate the marinated shrimp.

3

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

4

Add sliced garlic and Fresno chili to the pan.

5

Brown the shrimp in the pan until they turn opaque.

6

Add sliced garlic and fresh chilies to the shrimp in the pan.

7

Remove the pan from heat and add ouzo, then flame it carefully.

8

Add a couple tablespoons of butter to the pan.

9

Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and add tons of parsley for flavor.

10

Squeeze lemon juice into the dish, cut side up to avoid seeds.

11

Swirl the ingredients together to combine and melt the butter.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Shrimp SaganakiGarides Saganaki

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