Unlock the secrets to the famous Greek Shrimp Saganaki, made incredibly simple and fast in your air fryer! This 20-minute, keto-friendly recipe is bursting with the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean: juicy shrimp, a rich tomato sauce, and creamy, salty feta cheese.
This is the perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Forget the stovetop and extra cleanup; the air fryer concentrates the flavors beautifully and makes the process effortless. Join us at Aegean Healthy Cooking for more delicious and healthy recipes that bring the taste of Greece to your kitchen.
📌 INGREDIENTS:
500g Large Raw Shrimp
2 Large Ripe Tomatoes
150g Feta Cheese
Parmesan Cheese (to taste)
1 Red Onion
3 Garlic Cloves
3 tbsp Tomato Paste
2-3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Crushed Hot Paprika / Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Fresh Lemon
Fresh Parsley & Basil (for garnish)
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Perfect Air Fryer Shrimp Saganaki
00:25 – How to Properly Clean & Devein Shrimp
01:55 – Starting the Aromatic Tomato Sauce
03:23 – Adding the Onions and Garlic
05:35 – Seasoning the Sauce Base
06:51 – The First Cook: Roasting the Sauce
07:20 – Adding Feta to Create a Creamy Sauce
08:12 – The Secret to a Bright Sauce: Fresh Lemon
08:35 – Adding the Shrimp
09:03 – The Final Cook: Cooking the Shrimp Perfectly
09:47 – Adding the Final Layer of Cheese
10:37 – The Grand Reveal!
11:02 – How to Serve Your Shrimp Saganaki
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Just look at this… fresh
out of the air fryer. This is what pure Mediterranean comfort looks like. A beautiful dish of Shrimp Saganaki,
bubbling with feta and aromatic tomato sauce. And today, I’m going to show
you exactly how to make it. First, let’s look at the beautiful,
fresh ingredients we’ll be using. I prefer using large shrimp for this
dish. Not only are they more flavorful, but they’re also much easier
to handle when cleaning. Here’s everything else
you’ll need for this recipe. You can find the full list with exact
measurements in the description box below. We’ll start by preparing our shrimp. First, gently twist and pull off the heads. The preparation of the shrimp is the most
important step for a perfect result. Taking the time to properly clean them ensures they have
a clean taste and a wonderfully tender texture. Next, we’ll peel the shell from the body. I like to leave the very
last piece of the tail on. It creates a beautiful presentation and gives
you a little handle to hold onto when you eat. Make a shallow cut along the back of the
shrimp, and you’ll see a thin, dark line. This is the digestive tract, and removing it
ensures a cleaner taste and better texture. A small knife or a toothpick
works perfectly for this. Once all the shrimp are peeled and deveined, we’ll
give them a quick rinse in a bowl of cold water. This will wash away any remaining grit
and ensure they are perfectly clean. Now, let’s build our incredible sauce. I’m using a silicone dish that
fits perfectly in my air fryer. We’ll start with a good drizzle of
high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Since we’re baking and not deep-frying, the
flavor of the oil will really shine through. Next, our tomatoes. I’m dicing two large, ripe tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes are wonderful here, as they
break down into a beautiful, rustic sauce. If you can’t find good ones, cherry
tomatoes are a fantastic substitute. We’ll add these directly into our dish. Now for our aromatics. I’m finely dicing one red onion. I’m keeping the pieces relatively big, so you
can still feel their texture in the final dish. Red onion adds a lovely, gentle sweetness
that pairs perfectly with the tomatoes. And of course, garlic. I’m using three big cloves, but feel
free to add more or less to your taste. Garlic is essential for this dish, giving
it a wonderful aroma and a gentle kick. A quick crush with the side of the
knife makes the peel come right off. We’ll give this a rough chop as
well, to prevent it from burning and to ensure you get those lovely
little bites of flavor in the sauce. I absolutely love garlic, so I’m
using three big cloves. How about you? Are you a garlic lover, or do
you prefer a more subtle flavor? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s add that to the dish. Time to season. We’ll sprinkle generously with dried oregano, a classic Mediterranean herb that is
simply made for tomatoes and cheese. Next, some freshly ground black
pepper for a bit of spice. Now for one of my favorite Greek spices – a
touch of hot crushed paprika, or ‘Boukovo’. Unlike standard chili flakes, this has a
rich, smoky aroma that I absolutely love. It adds a gentle warmth without
being overwhelmingly spicy. To give our sauce a richer color and
a more concentrated tomato flavor, I’m adding three tablespoons of tomato paste. Now, let’s give everything a good stir
to combine all those wonderful flavors. Do you have a favorite local spice
that you love to cook with? I’d be very interested to hear about it in the comments. We’ll place our dish into the air fryer
basket… and into the air fryer it goes. We’ll set the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius, which is 400 degrees Fahrenheit,
for 15 minutes. Let’s begin. While the sauce is cooking,
let’s prepare the feta. I’m using a fork to crumble a block
of quality Greek feta. Crushing it helps it melt beautifully into the sauce later on. Okay, we’re at the halfway point. Let’s take out the basket. The vegetables
are already softening and smell incredible. We’ll add about half of our crumbled
feta now and give it a good stir. As it continues to cook, the feta will start
to melt, creating a wonderfully creamy texture. Back into the air fryer to finish. And now for the secret to a
bright, fresh sauce: lemon juice. Using a fresh lemon makes all the difference. Our sauce base is now perfectly
cooked and incredibly fragrant. We’ll pour that freshly squeezed lemon juice right over the top and stir it
in. The aroma is just divine. It’s finally time for our beautiful shrimp. We’ll arrange them in a single layer right on top of our hot sauce.
This ensures they all cook evenly. Back into the air fryer at 200 Celsius,
or 400 Fahrenheit, for just 5 minutes. The key to tender, juicy
shrimp is not to overcook them. They cook very, very quickly. You’re looking for a ‘C’ shape for ‘cooked’.
If they curl into an ‘O’, they’re ‘overcooked’. At the halfway mark, let’s give them a quick turn with some tongs to ensure a
perfect cook on both sides. And for the grand finale,
we’ll sprinkle over the rest of our feta cheese and a generous
amount of grated Parmesan cheese. This will create a beautiful golden crust
and add another layer of savory flavor. Let’s put it back for the final couple of minutes. For our garnish, I’m finely
chopping some fresh parsley. This dish is absolutely perfect on its own
for a light, keto-friendly meal. But if you’re feeling hungry, it’s also incredible
served over some zucchini noodles… …or with a side of crusty keto-bread to
soak up every last drop of that amazing sauce. A simple Greek salad on the side would also be a
perfect pairing. The possibilities are endless. And there it is. The cheese is melted and golden, the shrimp are perfectly pink,
and the sauce is bubbling. If you think this looks delicious
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bell so you never miss a new dish. Now, let’s serve this up. We’ll spoon a generous portion into a bowl, making
sure to get plenty of that rich, flavorful sauce. This is what Mediterranean cooking is all
about – simple ingredients, incredible flavor. To finish, a sprinkle of fresh
parsley for color and freshness. I also love to add a few fresh basil leaves for that beautiful aroma that
pairs so well with tomatoes. And finally, a couple of lemon wedges on the side, for anyone who wants an
extra squeeze of brightness. And there you have it. A stunning, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal,
made easy in the air fryer. Thank you so much for joining me today. Enjoy.
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