Description
Mediterranean Shrimp & Feta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that encapsulates the essence of coastal cuisine. With succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection and blended with creamy feta cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this recipe is ideal for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick yet impressive meal that will delight seafood enthusiasts. Whether served over pasta, alongside crusty bread, or as part of a larger seafood platter, this dish promises to elevate your dining experience with its robust flavors and enticing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat; add crumbled feta cheese and toss gently to combine.
- Mix in fresh parsley and lemon juice before transferring to a serving platter.
- Garnish with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg