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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Greek Shrimp Saganaki

 Full credit for this delicious recipe goes to Gina Homolka, owner of skinnytaste.com

Greek Shrimp Saganaki features shrimp simmered with tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta. A quick, healthy Mediterranean Diet dinner recipe! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallot - chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic - chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives - halved
  • 1 1/4 lb jumbo shrimp - peeled and deveined - tail off
  • 1 lemon - zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill - finely chopped
  • 6 ounces feta cheese - cubed in small pieces

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet. Add shallot and garlic and cook until aromatic; 2 to 3 minutes.

Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst, stirring often; 5 to 6 minutes. Add olives and ¾ cup water; stir and reduce the heat to medium-low until saucy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nestle shrimp into the tomatoes, cover and cook until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.

Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and dill and top with feta.

Blessed be… and happy cooking!