Prawn Saganaki with Feta
Prawn Saganaki with Feta is a Greek-inspired main course of juicy prawns simmered in a rich tomato sauce, finished with salty feta and fresh mint. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions in seconds, then gently simmers the tomato sauce at a controlled temperature, so the prawns stay tender while the flavours deepen — all in one bowl with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Prawn Saganaki with Feta Thermomix TM7 brings the sunny flavours of a Greek taverna straight to your kitchen. If you have been searching for a prawn saganaki recipe or quick weeknight dinner ideas for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one to try. Juicy raw prawns are poached in a glossy tomato sauce built from chopped onions, olive oil, tinned tomatoes and a pinch of sugar, then crowned with crumbly feta and torn mint leaves. What makes this dish work so well in the Thermomix TM7 is the combination of lightning-fast chopping and gentle, even simmering: the onions are ready in seconds without tears, and the sauce develops deep, slow-cooked flavour while you simply set the machine and walk away. Dried oregano and sea salt round out the Mediterranean profile. Serve it straight from the bowl with bread for mopping — a restaurant-quality main course with hardly any washing up.
Preparation tips
- Pat the raw prawns dry with kitchen paper before adding them to the tomato sauce; this helps them poach gently rather than release excess water, keeping the saganaki sauce thick and glossy rather than watery.
- Crumble the feta over the finished saganaki rather than stirring it in, so you get creamy pockets of cheese alongside the tender prawns. Scatter the mint leaves only just before serving to keep their fresh aroma.
- Frozen raw prawns work well here — thaw them completely and drain first. For a milder version for children, reduce the oregano slightly and serve the saganaki with rice or pita bread.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian saganaki: replace the prawns with firm cubes of halloumi or chickpeas added to the tomato sauce, keeping the feta, mint and oregano for the same Greek flavour profile — a lactose-free option could swap the feta for olives.
- Festive summer variation: add a splash of ouzo and a few cherry tomatoes to the sauce, then finish with extra mint and lemon zest for a bright party starter served in small glasses or on grilled bread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Quick chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions evenly in seconds, saving tears and prep time before the sauce simmers. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Precise simmering - The TM7 keeps the tomato sauce at a steady low temperature so the oregano-infused base never catches or burns. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the olive oil and tinned tomatoes directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for exact proportions every time. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Even mixing - The TM7 stirs the saganaki sauce continuously while the sugar dissolves, giving a silky consistency hands-free. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Multi-functionality - One Thermomix bowl grates nothing, yet grinds the dried oregano fresh and cooks the prawns gently — one appliance, no extra pans. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- onions
- olive oil
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- water
- mint leaves
- sugar
- dried oregano
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- prawns, raw, peeled, deveined