Description
This Greek Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes recipe is a delightful Mediterranean dish that combines succulent shrimp, tangy feta cheese, and flavorful tomatoes. It’s a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors that will transport you to the Greek seaside.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice or 3 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Add diced tomatoes, white wine, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook Shrimp: Nestle shrimp into the tomato sauce and cook until starting to turn pink.
- Add Feta and Bake: Sprinkle feta over the top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until shrimp are opaque and feta is softened.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, pita, or over rice or orzo to soak up the sauce.
- For extra flavor, consider adding Kalamata olives or a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
