Prawn Saganaki
Prawn Saganaki is a classic Greek main course of plump prawns simmered in a rich, spicy tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and fresh parsley. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics, then gently simmers the passata and cherry tomatoes to develop deep Mediterranean flavours while you relax with a glass of the leftover wine.
About this recipe
Prawn Saganaki Thermomix TM7 brings the sun-drenched flavours of a Greek taverna straight to your table in under half an hour. This beloved Mediterranean recipe pairs plump, peeled prawns with a luscious tomato sauce built from tinned cherry tomatoes, passata, onions, garlic and a kick of fresh chilli, all finished with extra virgin olive oil and a generous shower of chopped parsley. If you have been searching for easy seafood recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one: the TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds, weighs the wine and passata directly into the bowl, and simmers the sauce at a precise low temperature so nothing catches or scorches. The result is a silky, deeply flavoured sauce with tender prawns that never turn rubbery. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner with crusty bread for mopping, or an elegant starter for guests, this Prawn Saganaki recipe delivers bistro-quality results with minimal effort and washing up.
Preparation tips
- Pat the peeled prawns dry with kitchen paper before adding them to the tomato sauce; this helps them absorb the saganaki flavours better and prevents the sauce from becoming watery during the final cooking stage.
- Reserve a splash of the wine you cook with and serve the rest chilled alongside the Prawn Saganaki; the acidity in the glass mirrors the tomato sauce and brightens every spoonful of this Greek classic.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the fresh chillies before chopping, or replace them with a pinch of sweet smoked paprika to keep the Greek character without the heat for children.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian Saganaki: replace the prawns with thick slices of halloumi and firm button mushrooms added towards the end; the salty cheese against the spicy cherry tomato and passata sauce stays true to the Greek spirit of the recipe.
- Festive seafood variation: swap half the prawns for mussels and calamari rings, add a splash of ouzo with the wine, and finish with crumbled feta and lemon zest for a celebratory mezze-style spread with warm pita.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions, garlic and fresh chillies uniformly in seconds, releasing their aromas into the saganaki base. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the wine and passata straight into the TM7 mixing bowl, avoiding extra measuring jugs and washing up. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Temperature control - The Thermomix simmers the cherry tomato sauce at a gentle heat, developing deep flavour without any scorching or splattering. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 stirs the sauce automatically while the prawns marinate, so you can warm the bread without watching the pot. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Multi-functionality - One appliance grates nothing yet grinds the sea salt and parsley garnish, then blends the sauce smooth if you prefer it silky. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- fresh red chillies
- fresh parsley
- onions
- extra virgin olive oil
- tinned cherry tomatoes
- passata
- white wine
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper