How to Make Prawn Saganaki - A Step-by-Step Guide

Prawn Saganaki is a traditional Greek dish that features succulent prawns cooked in a delicious tomato-based sauce and topped with creamy feta cheese. This dish is a popular appetizer in Greek cuisine and is commonly served with crusty bread for dipping in the flavorful sauce. The combination of juicy prawns, tangy tomatoes, and creamy feta creates a mouthwatering and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) jar tomato and olive pasta sauce (such as Papayiannides® Tomato & Olive & Ouzo Sauce)
  • 1 ½ pounds prawns, peeled and deveined, tail on
  • ½ cup crumbled Greek feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir tomato paste into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Pour wine into tomato mixture; simmer until liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce into wine mixture and simmer until mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread tomato mixture into the base of a 6-cup baking dish; top with prawns and sprinkle evenly with feta cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until prawns are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes; top with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    341 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 278mg
    • Sodium: 968mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 720mg