Prawn Saganaki
2-3
40 minutes
Bring bold Mediterranean flavour to your kitchen with this irresistible Prawn Saganaki — a classic Greek‑inspired dish that’s perfect for seafood lovers. Succulent king prawns simmer in a rich tomato and chilli sauce, then get topped with creamy crumbled feta and baked until golden, bubbling and full of flavour. It’s a vibrant, crowd‑pleasing Greek prawn recipe that feels impressive yet is wonderfully easy to make.
Traditionally served as a shared seafood starter with plenty of crusty bread for dipping, this baked prawn saganaki is made for the centre of the table. And while not strictly authentic, it’s also delicious spooned over pasta or rice for a hearty Mediterranean‑style main.
Method
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1
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan.
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2
On a low heat, heat 3 tablespoons of Mellow Yellow Chilli Oil in a large oven-proof frying pan. Add your chopped onion, garlic, ginger and a pinch of salt and gently sauté for 10 minutes. Once softened, add the chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, dried oregano, basil, mint, lemon juice, sugar and season with black pepper.
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3
Stir until all combined and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced.
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4
Turn off the heat and stir in the frozen raw king prawns. Crumble over the feta and drizzle over the remaining tablespoon of Chilli Oil.
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5
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through.
Ingredients
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4 tbsp Mellow Yellow Chilli Oil
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1 red onion, finely chopped
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5cm piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
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2 fat cloves of garlic, crushed
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1 tin chopped tomatoes
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4 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
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50g pitted black olives, sliced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Handful fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
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2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
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Juice of ½ lemon
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1 tsp sugar
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300g frozen, raw king prawns
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200g feta
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Salt & black pepper
