Shrimp Saganaki: Shrimp in a Greek Tomato & Feta Sauce

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is less expensive and lighter in flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Pat the shrimp dry to ensure they get nice color when cooked.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat that is oven or broiler safe.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.

Cook the shrimp for about 30-40 seconds on each side until they get a little color, seasoning with salt and pepper while cooking.

Remove the shrimp from the pan and place them on a plate after cooking.

Continue cooking the remaining shrimp in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Once all the shrimp are cooked, remove the pan from heat to prevent the oil from burning.

Finely chop half of a medium onion and add it to the pan.

Season the onion with a pinch of salt and add 2 tablespoons more olive oil if needed.

Cook the onions over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until soft and golden.

Add 1 teaspoon of grated garlic to the onions and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

Remove the pan from heat and add a 15-ounce can of pureed tomatoes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.

Return the pan to heat and cover it with a lid, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Once thickened, taste the sauce and add 1 teaspoon of oregano and 4 sliced scallions.

Return the cooked shrimp to the sauce and mix everything together, then turn off the heat.

Add 3-4 ounces of feta cheese in chunks to the mixture and remove from heat.

Set the broiler to high and place the pan in the oven, about 4-5 inches from the heating element, for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts.

Remove from the oven after about 7 minutes, checking to ensure the shrimp are not overcooked.

Serve with toasted bread and boiled fettuccine, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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