Prawn Saganaki
Bright, rich, and bursting with Mediterranean sunshine, this prawn saganaki recipe brings the flavours of Greece straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Method
Add the crushed tomato and the olive paste to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes. Return the prawns to the pan, being careful not to overcook and toss in the sauce. Finally sprinkle the crumbled feta over the contents of the pan and melt it into the sauce by pushing it down with the back of a spoon.
*Cooks Note: Ouzo is traditional Greek liqueur that is flavored by anise. It is available at any well stocked liquor store.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
This prawn saganaki recipe is a sizzling Greek classic.
Our prawn saganaki recipe is one of Greece’s great coastal dishes - rustic, simple, and made for sharing. “Saganaki” actually refers to the small two-handled pan it’s traditionally cooked in, used for many quick-fried Greek appetisers. In this version, plump prawns are bathed in a rich tomato sauce laced with ouzo, white wine, and crumbled feta.
Many Greek households will have their own list of prawn saganaki ingredients, but ours starts with the olive oil, onions, prawns (shell head and all for added flavour), salt and pepper, chilli flakes and oregano. Add the wine and ouzo, and then once the prawns are cooked and have soaked up the flavour, take them out and remove the head and shell.
This classic Greek prawn saganaki is finished off with the tomatoes and olive paste, and then for the final flourish, put the prawns back in to heat through, and crumble over that deliciously creamy, slightly melty feta cheese. Serve your prawn saganaki bubbling hot with slices of crusty bread or toasted homemade pitta bread. It also goes well with a crisp Greek salad or a side of lemony rice.
Whether you’re dreaming of Santorini sunsets or just craving a taste of the Med, this prawn saganaki recipe delivers sunshine in every bite, and if you’re looking for more classic Greek dishes, how about a sensational spinach and feta pie, gorgeous Greek stuffed peppers, or the most iconic dish of all, beef moussaka.
