One-pan saganaki-style prawns with risoni

Name: One-pan saganaki-style prawns with risoni
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind; 400g can cherry tomatoes; 500ml (2 cups); 270g (1½ cups) risoni (orzo); ¼ cup chopped oregano, plus extra to serve; ½ tsp chilli flakes; 600g peeled green (raw) prawns, tails intact; 100g feta, crumbled; lemon wedges, to serve

Channelling classic Greek flavours, this dish is impressive enough for guests, yet easy enough for midweek.

Jessica Brook

August 7, 2025

This one-pan prawn saganaki with risoni is a quick-cook meal with serious wow factor.James Moffatt

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

Craving a taste of the Mediterranean? This one-pan wonder delivers. Plump prawns simmer in a bold tomato and chilli sauce, finished with salty feta and a spritz of fresh lemon. It’s a simple but flavour-packed weeknight meal.

Ingredients

60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind
400g can cherry tomatoes
500ml (2 cups) fish stock
270g (1½ cups) risoni (orzo)
¼ cup chopped oregano, plus extra to serve
½ tsp chilli flakes
600g peeled green (raw) prawns, tails intact
100g feta, crumbled
lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Add the onion, garlic, lemon rind, season and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock, oregano and chilli flakes, and bring to a simmer. Add the risoni, and stir to combine. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until just tender.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven grill to high. Toss the prawn in the remaining oil and season with pepper. Arrange the prawns on top of the risoni in the frying pan, and place the pan under the grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the prawns are just cooked through.
Step 3
Serve with feta, extra oregano and lemon wedges.