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Shrimp with Feta Cheese (Garides Saganaki)
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
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
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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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.
June 24, 2023
A good weeknight dinner
Simple and delicious! Didn't have any peppadews but look forward to having it again with them.
June 11, 2023
Laura W.
I made this a couple of weeks ago and am making it again tonight for the third time- definitely becoming one of my fave MS recipes. My dad is allergic to shrimp but can eat things like scallops- would this be suitable to substitute for a yummy dinner?
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.