Garlicky Mediterranean Shrimp & Feta
A quick and delicious 15-minute dinner featuring shrimp cooked with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Frozen shrimp is acceptable if thawed properly.
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Use sun-dried tomatoes in oil for extra flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Add garlic after the oil is warm to prevent burning.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Dried herbs are acceptable.
- 1 teaspoon dried basil Dried herbs are acceptable.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Block feta is preferred for better texture.
- to garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and designed for quick preparation. Serve with bread, rice, or enjoy straight from the skillet. The leftovers, if any, are surprisingly good cold.