Shrimp Saganaki
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 600 gr large shrimp unshelled
- 1 clove garlic
- 3-4 large ripe tomatoes
- 300-400 ml tomato passata
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 8-12 plum tomatoes optional
- 1 large red onion thickly sliced
- 1 large white onion thickly sliced
- 3-4 spring onions green and white parts
- 3-4 peppers mix of red, green and yellow
- 2 Tbsp capers optional
- 1 pinch chilli flakes or powder
- 60 ml ouzo
- 2 star aniseed
- 70 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 5-6 leaves mint or coriander
- 150-200 gr feta
Instructions
- Remove the shells of the shrimp, they can be saved for shrimp stock.600 gr large shrimp
- Finely mince the garlic.1 clove garlic
- Mix garlic into the shrimp and let sit for a few minutes.
- Grate the tomatoes on the large side of the box grater without the skin.3-4 large ripe tomatoes
- Set a deep pan or pot over medium/high heat and add the olive oil.70 ml extra virgin olive oil
- Add the aniseed and fry in the oil for 2 minutes.2 star aniseed
- Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté for a further 2 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
- Add onions to the pan with a couple splashes of water and let them get transluscent, about 3 minutes.1 large red onion, 1 large white onion
- Add peppers, spring onions, salt, pepper and chilli if using.Let the vegetables soften, about 4-5 minutes.3-4 spring onions, 3-4 peppers, 1 pinch chilli flakes or powder
- Preheat oven at 200°C (fan).
- Pour in the ouzo and let the alcohol evaporate.Add the tomato paste and the capers and sauté for a minute.1 Tbsp tomato paste, 60 ml ouzo, 2 Tbsp capers
- Lower heat to medium/low.Add the grated tomatoes, plum tomatoes and tomato passata to the pan.Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 7-8 minutes.3-4 large ripe tomatoes, 300-400 ml tomato passata, 8-12 plum tomatoes
- Return the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Divide in individual ceramic pots (saganakia). At this stage they can be cooled down and stored in the fridge until needed.
- If cooking immediately, top each saganaki with crumbled feta and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes till cheese gets golden and melty.150-200 gr feta
- Just before serving, top with thinly sliced coriander or mint leaves.5-6 leaves mint or coriander
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