Delicious and Flavorful Prawn Saganaki Recipe

Prawn Saganaki is a classic Greek dish that combines succulent prawns with tangy tomato sauce and creamy feta cheese. This recipe is packed with flavors and is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. The prawns are sautéed in olive oil and flavored with garlic, then simmered in a tomato sauce seasoned with herbs and spices. The dish is finished off with a generous sprinkling of feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal. Try this recipe and transport yourself to the sunny shores of Greece.

Ingredients

• 1 pound prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
6. Return the prawns to the skillet and stir to coat them with the tomato sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the prawn mixture.
8. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese softens and starts to melt.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

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