Tomato Feta Shrimp Skillet
This Tomato Feta Shrimp Skillet is a Mediterranean inspired dinner that feels special but fits perfectly into a busy week. Juicy shrimp cook quickly in a savory tomato sauce, then get finished with creamy feta cheese and fresh herbs. It’s a perfect weeknight recipe when you want bold flavor without a long cooking time. Serve it with crusty bread, pasta, or rice for a complete meal the whole family will enjoy.
Yes, a small splash of white wine can be added after the garlic for extra depth, letting it simmer briefly before adding tomatoes.
Yes, this recipe is inspired by shrimp saganaki, a popular Greek shrimp dish cooked in tomato sauce and topped with feta cheese.
Absolutely! Olive oil works well and adds even more Mediterranean flavor.
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Yes, serve it over pasta or rice, or with bread and a side salad for a complete meal
Ingredient Notes
- Raw shrimp – Larger shrimp work best here, staying juicy while soaking up the flavorful sauce; be sure to devein shrimp before cooking.
- Lemon juice – Brightens the shrimp and balances the richness of the tomato sauce and feta cheese.
- Dried oregano – Adds a classic Greek flavor that ties the sauce and shrimp together.
- Paprika – Brings mild warmth and depth without overpowering the dish.
- Red pepper flakes – Add gentle heat and can be adjusted to taste.
- Kosher salt – Enhances every layer of flavor in the shrimp and sauce.
- Black pepper – Adds subtle spice and contrast to the creamy feta.
- Unsalted butter – Creates a rich base for sautéing onions and garlic.
- Yellow onion – Softens into the sauce, adding sweetness and body.
- Cloves garlic – Provide bold, savory flavor essential to Greek shrimp dishes.
- Diced tomatoes – Form the heart of the tomato sauce with natural acidity and texture.
- Feta cheese – Melts slightly into the sauce, adding salty creaminess.
- Fresh parsley – Finishes the dish with color and fresh, herbal flavor.
Tomato Feta Shrimp Skillet Recipe
- Toss the shrimp with the lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, paprika, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl and let the mixture marinate while you prepare the next steps.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon of the oregano to the pan. Saute for one minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and juices to the skillet and bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until the juices begin to slightly thicken.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink and fully cooked through.
- Add the feta to the pan and remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with toasted pita bread or over a bed of pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Tomato Feta Shrimp Skillet
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Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/8 cup Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 28 oz diced canned tomatoes not drained
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, paprika, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl and let the mixture marinate while you prepare the next steps.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon of the oregano to the pan. Saute for one minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and juices to the skillet and bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until the juices begin to slightly thicken.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink and fully cooked through.
- Add the feta to the pan and remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with toasted pita bread or over a bed of pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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