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Authentic Greek Tomato Feta Cheese Prawn Saganaki

Prawn Saganaki is a delicious Greek dish inspired by the traditional Greek Saganaki. The dish is a blend of king prawns, tomatoes, and feta cheese, fired up with a healthy splash of ouzo -- a classic Greek anise-flavored liqueur. Often served in an earthenware dish, it’s a hearty and tasty dish, perfect for those who savor seafood delights.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 500 gms of King Prawns, peeled and deveined Added to
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped Added to
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced Added to
  • 100 gms of feta cheese, crumbled Added to
  • 400 gms of canned chopped tomatoes Added to
  • 50 ml of ouzo (or white wine) Added to
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano Added to
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • A handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped Added to
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Directions

25 min.
1. Step

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.

2. Step

Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

3. Step

Add in the garlic and sauté for a further minute.

4. Step

Pour in the ouzo (or white wine, if preferred) let it sizzle for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol and combine flavors.

5. Step

Add the canned tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, till the sauce thickens a bit.

6. Step

Add in the king prawns and stir, cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.

7. Step

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the heat within to soften the cheese.

8. Step

Finally, garnish with the finely chopped fresh parsley.

9. Step

Your Prawn Saganaki is now ready to be served. It goes very well with crusty bread or flavored rice.

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