Saganaki greco di gamberi con feta (garides saganaki)

Ingredienti

• 25 medium prawns
• 4 ripe, juicy tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• some hot chilli pepper, according to preferance
• 2 spring onions, sliced (optional)
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 60 ml Greek drink Ouzo (1/4 of a cup)
• 2 tbsps fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• 200-250g feta cheese, crumbled or cubed (8 oz.)
• olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• a pinch of sweet paprika (optional)

Preparazione

1. 1

   To prepare this Greek shrimp saganaki recipe start by peeling and cleaning the shrimps.

2. 2

   Continue preparing the sauce. To prepare the sauce for this shrimp saganaki recipe, dice the fresh tomatoes in small cubes and let them strain in a colander, so that no excess water is added to the sauce.

3. 3

   Begin with the sauce for the shrimp saganaki. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped garlic, chilli peppers and season with salt and and pepper. Sauté all the ingredients together for 1 more minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, cover with the lid, bring to the boil and let simmer for approx. 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens a little bit.

4. 4

   In the meantime sauté the shrimps for this shrimp saganaki recipe. Season the shrimps with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add 3-4 tbsps olive oil. Add the shrimps, sauté for 1 minute and deglaze with the ouzo.

5. 5

   Pour the sauce in the saucepan along with the shrimps and stir. Top the shrimp saganaki with the crumbled or cubed feta cheese, place the lid on and cook for 2 more minutes, until the feta slightly melts.

6. 6

   Garnish the shrimp saganaki with chopped parsley or dill and serve while still hot. Enjoy this traditional Greek shrimp saganaki recipe with a cold glass of ouzo!