Sauteed Shrimp Mediterranean Style
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
245 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Sauteed Shrimp Mediterranean Style
Description
Sauteed Shrimp Mediterranean Style features shrimp seasoned with a blend of dried oregano, paprika, cumin, and salt, cooked with a sauté of yellow onion, garlic, leek, and yellow bell pepper. After softening the vegetables, fresh diced tomato and capers are added to develop a light and tangy base. Lemon juice brightens the dish just before the shrimp are cooked through until they turn pink, a quick process taking around five minutes. The shrimp retain a tender texture enhanced by the warm spices and fresh vegetables.
This shrimp dish is served over ready-to-serve brown rice, providing a hearty and convenient accompaniment. The Mediterranean flavors and simple preparation make it suitable for a fresh seafood meal that can be enjoyed immediately after cooking.
Careful attention to cooking time is important to prevent overcooking the shrimp. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two days and reheated briefly in a skillet to preserve tenderness. Using peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on or off is acceptable depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 leek white and light green parts thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 2 large tomato diced
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 lemon juice of
To serve:
- 2 cups brown rice Minute Ready to Serve
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
- Mix salt, oregano, paprika and cumin. Mix half of the spice mix with shrimp and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. saute onion until soft.
- Add garlic, leek and yellow bell pepper to the onion. Add the spices and saute until softens.
- Add in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and capers.
- Add the shrimp and cook for a 3-5 minutes. Flip halfway until pink on all sides.
- Serve with Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
Notes
- Watch the shrimp closely and remove from heat once they turn pink on both sides to avoid overcooking.
- For pairing, a fresh Mediterranean salad complements this dish well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container and refrigerate for up to 2 days; reheat briefly in a skillet to maintain texture.
- Use peeled and deveined tail-on shrimp or tail-off as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1241mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1447IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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