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Mediterranean Shrimp & Feta

Mediterranean Shrimp & Feta: Quick, Zesty, and Irresistibly Delicious

A quick Mediterranean dish featuring shrimp, creamy feta, and vibrant tomatoes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Flavoring
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked for extra flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Mediterranean Shrimp & Feta
  1. Rinse the large shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a generous splash of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the fresh minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Toss the shrimp into the skillet, seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to your skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Once cooked, turn off the heat and fold in the crumbled feta.
  7. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and drizzle with lemon juice.
  8. Transfer to a platter and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over couscous to soak up the juices.

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