Shrimp Saganaki

Shrimp Saganaki
Many times when I choose recipes to post, I'm looking for a few things:
1) Is the recipe healthy? Heart Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fats
2) How easy is it to make? Will it take hours to prepare or can busy folks put it together?
3) Does it sound like it will taste good? Subjective measure by eyes.
4) Does it look good? Eye appeal makes difference, whether you are making this for your kids or for a date.
5) Bonus points: Looks good, easy to make, and unique enough to look like you spent hours making!
#5 I think is important for those couples who want something special to eat but just can't take the time out to make it happen at dinner. I also think about guys like my buddy Dan, single guy, has some cooking skills, yet he typically isn't going to keep a ton of ingredients around his bachelor pad. He needs something he can grab at the store and put togther quickly, and of course, impress the ladies. ![]()
That is why I like this recipe for Shrimp Saganaki. Now, unless you have a shellfish allergy, this recipe should be able to hit all of the bullets I listed above.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
12 jumbo shrimp (6-8 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on (see Ingredient Note)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium bulb fennel, cored and finely chopped
5 scallions, thinly sliced
1 small chile pepper, such as jalapeƱo or serrano, seeded and minced
1/2 cup Chardonnay, preferably Greek
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, preferably Greek
Freshly ground pepper to taste
See the cooking instructions online at: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/shrimp_saganaki.html
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:
239 calories;
9 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono);
227 mg cholesterol;
8 g carbohydrate;
26 g protein;
2 g fiber;
631 mg sodium;
540 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus:
Vitamin C (30% daily value),
Iron (25% dv),
Calcium (20% dv),
Potassium (15% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat








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