Imagine a sizzling skillet that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal in just 25 minutes. This Shrimp and Feta Skillet Dinner is not just a recipe—it's a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. With succulent shrimp, tangy feta, and burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes, this dish promises to become your new weeknight obsession that looks and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping: rinse shrimp, halve cherry tomatoes, chop onion and parsley, mince garlic, and measure out feta cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer. Season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and become opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly and release their juices.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the shrimp and tomatoes, allowing it to slightly melt from the heat of the skillet.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, optionally accompanied by crusty bread or over rice to soak up the delicious pan juices.
Tips
- Shrimp Cooking Perfection: Watch your shrimp closely! They cook quickly and can become rubbery if overdone. Remove them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
- Maximize Flavor: Pat your shrimp dry before cooking to ensure they sear nicely and develop a beautiful golden color.
- Feta Melting Trick: Add feta cheese at the very end and remove from heat quickly to prevent it from completely melting and losing its crumbly texture.
- Customize Your Dish: Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or swap parsley with fresh basil for a different herbal note.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve over fluffy rice, with crusty bread, or even on a bed of quick-sautéed spinach to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 220mg
