Description
A delightful and flavorful Greek-inspired dish, this Greek Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes recipe is a perfect combination of succulent shrimp, tangy feta cheese, and sweet tomatoes. Baked to perfection, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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For the dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Sauté aromatics: In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Prepare tomato sauce: Add diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp and feta: Nestle shrimp into the tomato mixture and top with crumbled feta.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with your choice of accompaniment.
Notes
- For a heartier version, stir cooked orzo or rice into the tomato sauce before baking.
- You can substitute fresh tomatoes for canned when in season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
