Shrimp Saganaki

Saganaki, I think is one of the most popular Greek appetizers.
In the US saganaki is usually a piece of cheese (kefalograviera) fried and flambéed at table side with brandy.
In Greece and particularly in the Greek islands saganaki usually is some kind of seafood in tomato sauce with cheese.
Today I going to give you a saganaki recipe that my kids love, as much as I loved it, when my mother used to make it. Very easy and fast to make when you have guests.

Ingredients:
8-10 Shrimp
3 Green onions
½ Bell pepper (green so you can add more color)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1oz. Ouzo
½ Cup white wine
½ Cup feta cheese cut in small cubes
1 Tomato
1 Tsp oregano
2 Tbsp fresh parsley (if you don't have fresh you can use dried also)
2 Tbsp fresh mint

Chop the green onions, and cut the bell pepper into stripes.
On a frying pan sauté the green onions and the bell peppers, and add the shrimp (turn on both sides) for a few minutes and flambé with the ouzo, when the flame goes out add the wine, and grate the tomato in the pan.
Simmer for a few minutes (to give the sauce time to thicken ) and add the oregano, parsley, fresh mint, and the feta cubes, stir and transfer to a serving plate and decorate with a couple of mint leafs. Serve with small pieces of toasted bread and a good glass of ouzo.
You can also replace half the shrimp with mussels.

Καλη ορεξη!!

This picture is taken from my bedroom window, what a perfect

place to have a shrimp saganaki with the an ouzo.