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Pan Fried Shrimp with Parsley, Butter and Feta

This delicious Pan Fried Shrimp is an easy recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer, or throw these flavour-packed shrimp on top of a salad or bowl.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 -4 as an appetizer
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For the shrimp
  • 450 g (1 lb) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined *you can also use defrosted uncooked shrimp*
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • juice of half a lemon (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
For the seasonings
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For cooking the shrimp and toppings
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh minced parsley

Instructions

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  1. To a small bowl add the 3 cloves of pressed garlic, juice from half a lemon, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Whisk together to combine. To this bowl add the shrimp and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. To a medium bowl add the flour, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  3. After the shrimp have sat for 10 minutes in the garlic-lemon mixture, remove the shrimp from the garlic-lemon mixture, letting excess drip off and add to the flour mixture. Toss to combine and set aside.
  4. To a medium skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the red onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Pour the onion and butter from the pan into a bowl and set aside.
  5. Put the skillet back on medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer in the pan, cooking the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until nicely browned and cooked through.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the pan immediately to a plate or bowl and drizzle with the reserved butter-red onion mixture. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • This would make an excellent appetizer when paired with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 8.7g (3%) Protein 25.7g (51%) Fat 21.9g (34%) Saturated Fat 10.2g (51%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 222.8mg (74%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 1.3g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4 as an appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 8.7g 3%
Protein 25.7g 51%
Fat 21.9g 34%
Saturated Fat 10.2g 51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 222.8mg 74%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 1.3g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.