Shrimp Saganaki Recipe

Name: Shrimp Saganaki Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 ¼-1 ½ lbs large raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined. See the post for best shrimp!; ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as needed; 1 cup diced onion; 6 cloves garlic, rough chopped; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo is nice); 1 lemon, zested, and use fresh lemon juice; 2 ½ cups tomatoes, diced (and their juices); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano); 3 ounces feta cheese (⅓ -½ cup) sheep’s feta is nice here!; ¼ cup kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise; ¼ cup mint leaves, torn (or sub parsley or basil)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This Greek-inspired Shrimp Saganaki recipe is our new favorite! The shrimp is pan-seared and baked in a fresh tomato sauce with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and mint. Serve it as a tasty appetizer or dinner! Adapted from The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners.

Updated at: Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:25:42 GMT