Description
This Greek Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes recipe is a flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with creamy feta cheese, and baked to perfection. It’s a vibrant, quick-cooking main course that embodies the fresh and zesty flavors of Greece, perfect for an impressive yet easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the shrimp dish.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the tomato sauce: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and add the dry white wine, if using. Season with dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Allow this mixture to simmer gently for 7–10 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
- Add the shrimp: Nestle the cleaned shrimp into the tomato sauce in a single layer, ensuring they are evenly distributed for uniform cooking.
- Top with feta and bake: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the shrimp and sauce. Transfer the oven-safe skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve the dish hot alongside lemon wedges for squeezing over. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread, rice, or orzo to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- This dish goes wonderfully with crusty bread, or served over rice or orzo to absorb the flavorful sauce.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a handful of Kalamata olives or a pinch of smoked paprika before baking.
- Using an oven-safe skillet is key to easily transferring the dish from stovetop to oven.
- If you prefer, white wine can be omitted without compromising flavor.
