1 - 3 of 3 Posts

acamp7

Active member
I love shrimp saganaki! I never thought to make it, but I bumped into this recipe and thought I would share:

Ingredients:

- 1 pound of shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until they are softened.

3. Add the canned diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir in the dried oregano. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and thickened.

4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp until they become pink and tender (approximately 3-4 minutes).

5. Transfer the shrimp and tomato mixture to a large oven-safe baking dish.

6. Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the shrimp mixture.

7. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the dish is heated through.

8. Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.

9. Enjoy your delicious shrimp saganaki with crusty bread or rice.

shrimp-saganaki-recipe.jpg
 
I like to add a splash of ouzo in my recipe.
 
This looks like a good recipe. I do admit I love then flavor of the ouzo.

Does anyone know if this would be the same recipe one could use to make other types of saganaki?
 

Best Greek seafood dishes for summer grilling?

Summer is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy the season than firing up the grill? Which seafood dishes perfect for grilling. Greek cuisine's blend of fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices makes it an ideal choice for light, summery meals, and I'm eager to hear your recommendations.

Do you have favorite Greek seafood recipes or dishes that shine especially bright when cooked over an open flame? Whether it's a classic recipe or a personal twist on traditional fare,I know about things like grilled octopus marinated in olive oil and oregano to the simplicity of shrimp saganaki.

Additionally, if you have preparation tips, marinade secrets, or any advice on grilling seafood the Greek way, please share. Thanks so much!

Creative ideas for Easter lamb leftovers?

We cooked too much Easter lamb than we needed and have a ton leftover. I am sure I am not the only one! I am brainstorming ways to use the leftovers. Do you guys have anything to add?

1. Gyros with lamb (Tzatziki and all the trimmings!)
2. Lamb sandwiches
3. Stir fries
4. Lamb in rice and tomato sauce
5. Wraps
6. Omelets and scrambles (think steak and eggs, but with Greek flavors and of course lamb instead of steak)

grilled-lamb-chops.jpg

What foods go best with ouzo?

I am curious - what goods go best with Ouzo? Traditionally, I don't actually pay attention.

From my understanding, Ouzo is traditionally enjoyed with small plates, similar to tapas, known as "mezedes" in Greece. Yet, I’m eager to hear from those who have either traveled to Greece or have an in-depth knowledge of Greek cuisine about what specific dishes you think would pair best with Ouzo. Are there specific flavors or types of dishes (seafood, meats, vegetables) that enhance the experience of sipping Ouzo?

Drinking Olive Oil: Health and Beauty Elixir or Celebrity Fad?

This will I hope generate a healthy discussion amongst the readership here!I have been drinking Pure Olive oil 0.3% Acidity (Not cheap!) for many years, not everyday as I alternate with Pure Organic Sesame oil and Organic first pressed Coconut oil as well....and I also forget to be honest even when all the bottles are staring at me!!😁😁... Since there are many members here I am interested to hear how many drink olive oil and the benefits to their wellbeing?!.... Kalley Mera from Thailand and a heatwave no one can imagine for 5 months without a drop of rain!
https://greekreporter.com/2024/05/0...Reporter+Daily+News+Simple&utm_term=Read+More

Cumin in Greek Cooking?

When I was in Greece, I bumped into a "spanakopita" in like a turnover style dough. It didn't have cheese and was spiced with cumin. I hadn't realized people use Cumin in Greece until I tasted it in this dish. I was kind of confused.

Do people actually use cumin in Greek cooking? None of the old recipes I have mention it. Could it be a more modern influence?
Sign up for a free account and share your thoughts, photos, questions about Greek food, travel and culture!

WorldwideGreeks.com is a free online forum community where people can discuss Greek food, travel, traditions, history and mythology.
Join Worldwide Greeks here!

JOIN COMMUNITY FOR FREE

LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT
Back
Top