Mastic Shrimp Saganaki (Γαρίδες Σαγανάκι με Μαστίχα)
This is one of my Greek food signature dishes. I created this recipe for my wife and it is now her favourite shrimp dish. My Mastic Shrimps served over of a bed of rice - Click to Enlarge Image Here in North America, the term saganaki often refers to a Greek fried cheese that is set alight to resounding shouts of “Opa!” In truth, the word saganaki refers to a single-serving frying pan with two handles. In Greece, a saganaki can be a fried cheese, or it can be a shrimp saganaki and/or a mussels saganaki , both of which are usually tomato sauce based dishes and typically include Feta cheese. If this is confusing, no worries, it’s all Greek food to me too! Shrimps in the pan and ready for turning - Click to Enlarge Image This particular version of my dish does not include the Feta cheese as it is meant to be a fast-friendly recipe. Easter is just around the corner and many Greeks observe the Lenten fast during this period which means dairy is a no-no. If you are not fasting, fe...