Prawn Saganaki
A classic Greek traditional dish, Prawn Saganaki. Prawns are cooked in a rich tomato sauce finished with feta cheese, perfect for enjoying with plenty of bread.
Ingredients
- 300 g prawns
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 15 ml ouzo
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- handful of parsley chopped
- 60 g feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of olive oil and sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant. Add finely diced red pepper and cook until softened.
- Pour in the ouzo and let it simmer for a few minutes so the alcohol evaporates.
- Next, add the can of diced tomatoes, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and let the sauce simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Add the prawns and cook for around 2 minutes on each side, until just done.
- Finish by crumbling feta cheese over the top and sprinkling with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with plenty of bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 2653mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2527IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3mg