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Prawn Saganaki - greek dinner recipe

Prawn Saganaki

Juicy prawns simmer in a thick tomato, garlic, and feta sauce with oregano and chili, then spoon over warm orzo for a fast Greek-style dinner that feels bright, briny, and comforting.

By Eatpace

Prep: 8 minCook: 20 min28 min total 4 servings Basic Greek

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • King Prawns(600 g)
  • Orzo(240 g)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Onion(1)
  • Garlic(4 cloves)
  • Chili flakes(½ tsp)
  • Tomato paste(1 tbsp)
  • Canned tomatoes(400 g)
  • Stock cube(1)
  • Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Salt(½ tsp)
  • Feta(150 g)
  • Lemon(1)
  • Flat Leaf Parsley(15 g)optional

Method

  1. 1

    Finely chop {Onion}, mince {Garlic}, crumble {Feta}, chop {Fresh parsley}, and cut {Lemon} into wedges. If needed, pat the {Prawns} dry.

    ~8 min

  2. 2

    Heat {Olive oil} in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the {Onion} with {Salt} and cook until softened. Stir in the {Garlic}, {Chili flakes}, {Oregano}, {Black pepper}, and {Tomato paste} for 1 minute.

    ~5 min

  3. 3

    Add the {Canned tomatoes}, crumble in the {Stock cube}, and pour in 700ml water. Bring to a boil, then stir in the {Orzo}. Cook, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.

    ~10 min

  4. 4

    Fold the {Prawns} into the tomato-orzo and simmer until pink and just cooked through. Scatter over the {Feta} and let it soften into the sauce. Squeeze in half the {Lemon}.

    ~4 min

  5. 5

    Spoon into bowls and finish with {Fresh parsley} and the remaining {Lemon} wedges for squeezing at the table.

    ~1 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

478
Calories
36g
Protein
21g
Fat
35g
Carbs
3g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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