Greek Shrimp Saganaki: Shrimp in a 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.

Heat olive oil in a broiler-safe pan until smoking hot.

Add shrimp in batches, cooking for about 1 minute on each side to seal in flavor.

Remove shrimp and set aside, leaving bits in the pan for flavor.

Add more olive oil and finely chopped onion to the pan, cooking for 7-10 minutes until translucent and golden.

Add sliced garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, a little water, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance acidity and let the sauce cook until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then add the shrimp back into the sauce.

Crumble feta cheese over the top, adding more if desired.

Sprinkle with dried oregano and place under the broiler until the feta is slightly melted and the top is charred.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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