Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta (Garides Saganaki)

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• juice and zest of one lemon (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced (or 1/2 large))
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
• 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, or pinot grigio)
• 6 oz. feta cheese (crumbled)
• bread or pita, for serving (optional)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon (or half) of the lemon juice, 1 clove of the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to coat and set aside.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Sauté the diced onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet with a cover until softened and starting to brown (about 3 minutes).
3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, crushed red pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and dried oregano (1 teaspoon) to the onions. Stir and continue sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the white wine (1/4 cup) and remaining lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon) and stir to deglaze, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Add the diced tomatoes (28 oz.) , and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer (you can cover if it gets too bubbly).
5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the shrimp and any juices from the bowl into the tomato mixture and stir together. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until shrimp are almost cooked.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Sprinkle the crumbled feta (6 oz.) on top and simmer uncovered for another 2-4 minutes, until shrimp are completely cooked and feta has melted (you can add the cover if it's splattering, but simmering uncovered will help it thicken a bit). Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top.
7. 7

   Step 7

   Serve, preferably with crusty bread, crostini, pita, rice, grits, or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

8. Bon appetit!