Greek Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Shrimp Recipe
Description
The Greek Shrimp recipe begins by simmering red onion, garlic, and cherry tomatoes in olive oil, honey, and a Greek seasoning blend including herbs and mild chili flakes. The tomatoes soften and reduce to a thick, jam-like sauce with gentle simmering. Shrimp is added and cooked just until opaque, ensuring it stays tender. Off the heat, crumbled feta cheese is folded in, melting slightly to create a creamy contrast to the tomato sauce. Fresh parsley and lemon zest finish the dish with bright herbal and citrus notes.
The flavor is a harmony of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy with herbaceous nuances typical of Greek cooking. The shrimp provide a firm, meaty texture against the softness of the jammy tomatoes and creamy feta. Cooking shrimp directly in the sauce infuses the dish with seafood flavor while keeping the shrimp moist.
This dish can be enjoyed as a main course with crusty bread to soak up the sauce or served over rice or pasta. The balance of fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and feta makes it suitable for a light yet satisfying meal.
The use of a homemade Greek seasoning blend adds authenticity but can be substituted with equal parts dried basil and oregano if needed. Careful cooking time ensures shrimp remains tender and the tomatoes develop a thick sauce without burning.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium red onion minced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups cherry tomato cut 1 cup in half and leave the others whole
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning see notes, blend
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 ½ lb Shrimp
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. And the onion and saute it until it turns translucent. Stir in the garlic, cherry tomatoes, honey, Greek seasoning, salt, and chili flakes.
- Heat the sauce until the tomatoes release some of their liquid and start to simmer then lower the heat to medium and continue to cook, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes, until the tomatoes are thick and jammy. Use a wooden spoon to gently squish any whole tomatoes that haven't burst.
- Add the shrimp and stir them into the tomato sauce. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, just until they turn opaque.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the feta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
Notes
- Use a homemade blend of seven Greek spices for authentic flavor, or substitute with equal parts dried basil and oregano in a pinch.
- Cook shrimp just until opaque to prevent toughness.
- Gently crush any whole cherry tomatoes during cooking to help form a thick sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 299mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 1125mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 866mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1248IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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