Pan-Seared Prawns Saganaki with Feta and Tomato
Juicy prawns cooked in a garlicky tomato sauce finished with crumbled feta cheese, delivering a vibrant and tangy Greek seafood dish. This greek-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs large prawns, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- for serving lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 1/2 cups diced ripe tomatoes and 1/4 cup dry white wine to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens.
- Step 3: Season the sauce with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 4 oz crumbled feta cheese evenly over the prawns and cover the skillet for 2 minutes until the feta softens but does not completely melt.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Prawns Saganaki with Feta and Tomato take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Prawns Saganaki with Feta and Tomato?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Prawns Saganaki with Feta and Tomato?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Prawns Saganaki with Feta and Tomato for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Prawns Saganaki with Feta and Tomato?
Greek seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
