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Shrimp Saganaki

Shrimp Saganaki

4.90 from 38 votes
Greek Shrimp Saganaki features shrimp simmered with tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta. A quick, healthy Mediterranean Diet dinner recipe!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, main dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup shallot (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives (halved)
  • 1 ¼ lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese (cubed in small pieces)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet. Add shallot and garlic and cook until aromatic; 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst, stirring often; 5 to 6 minutes. Add olives and ¾ cup water; stir and reduce the heat to medium-low until saucy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nestle shrimp into the tomatoes, cover and cook until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and dill and top with feta.

Notes

  • Serve with orzo or pita!
  • 1 cup of canned chickpeas can be added with the olives for an extra bit of protein and fiber.

Nutrition

Serving: 1¼ cups, Calories: 298.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 26.5g, Fat: 17.5g, Saturated Fat: 6.5g, Cholesterol: 216.5mg, Sodium: 1436.5mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 3g
- WW Points: 7