Prawn Saganaki
Estimated $8.55 recipe · $4.28 per serving (US / USD)
Prawns simmered in a tomato sauce with feta — fast, punchy and protein-rich.
The recipe
Prawn Saganaki
Prawns simmered in a tomato sauce with feta — fast, punchy and protein-rich.
Ingredients
- 300g raw prawns
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 100g feta
- 1 tsp oregano
- Pinch chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$8.55 for 2 servings · $4.28 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g raw prawnsPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $4.63 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 100g fetaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 170 g · Uses 100g | $1.76 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| Pinch chilli flakesPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · Assumes 0.3 g per item/portion | $0.01 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Fresh parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $8.55 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion and garlic in oil, then add tomatoes, oregano and chilli; simmer 8 min.
- Stir in the prawns and cook 4–5 min until pink and just cooked.
- Crumble over the feta and warm 2 min so it softens.
- Finish with parsley and serve with bread.
Recipe notes
Don't overcook the prawns — they're done the moment they turn opaque.
Estimated nutrition per serving
410 kcal · 34g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.