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Shrimp with Feta Cheese (Garides Saganaki)
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This classic Greek dish pairs plump, sweet shrimp with briny feta cheese. We added chopped Kalamata olives for added savoriness, as well as ground fennel seed for hint of anise flavor. Our preferred tomato for this recipe is Campari (or cocktail) tomatoes, as they tend to be sweet and flavorful year-round; they're larger than cherry tomatoes but smaller than standard round tomatoes and usually sold on the vine in plastic containers. We tried cherry and grape tomatoes but found their skins to be tough and unpleasant in the finished sauce. Chopped Peppadew peppers are an unconventional ingredient, but their mild, sweet heat makes them a welcome addition. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.
4
Servings
Tip
Don't use pre-crumbled feta. The cheese plays a prominent role in this dish, so good-quality feta sold in blocks is important. We had success using Greek, Bulgarian, French and Israeli feta.
30 minutes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/4 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, patted dry
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 teaspoons fennel seeds, finely ground
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds small tomatoes, such as Campari, chopped, plus ¼ cup finely diced
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
1/4 cup chopped Peppadew peppers (optional)
Ingredients
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3
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1¼
pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, patted dry
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4
large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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4
teaspoons fennel seeds, finely ground
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¼
teaspoon red pepper flakes
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⅓
cup dry white wine
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1½
pounds small tomatoes, such as Campari, chopped, plus ¼ cup finely diced
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⅓
cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
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2
tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
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4
ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
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¼
cup chopped Peppadew peppers (optional)
Directions
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01In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add half the shrimp in an even layer and cook without disturbing until deep golden brown on the bottoms, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque on all sides, another 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and the remaining the shrimp. Set aside.
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02Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and heat over medium-high until shimmering. Add the garlic, fennel and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is light golden brown, about 20 seconds. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the liquid is almost evaporated, 30 to 60 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes, olives and ½ teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have broken down into a sauce, 6 to 7 minutes.
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03Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oregano, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with the accumulated juices. Cover the pan and let stand until the shrimp are heated through, about 1 minute.
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04Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the feta, finely diced tomatoes, the Peppadews (if using) and the remaining 2 teaspoons oregano.
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Reviews
March 12, 2023
great dish!
Three of us finished 2 lbs of shrimp! The dish came together easily after the prep work was done. We enjoyed it with orzo and a crisp green salad. Will definitely be making again.
Made this tonight. We live in Wilmington, NC so have excellent local fresh shrimp. This is an amazing dish! Did not change a thing. My husband said it was the best shrimp dish he had ever had. This also would be a great company dish (if we can ever have dinner parties again!). Now on our list of regulars. We did a baguette but would also consider trying a whole grain like freekah instead for soaking up the juices.
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This was delicious!! Easy enough for a weeknight, but also company worthy. I threw a take and bake loaf of bread in the oven, while I cooked to sop the pan juice. I forgot to buy oregano and subbed chicken broth for white wine and it was still the best dinner we've had in a while.