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A flavorful one-pan dish featuring shrimp simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, white wine, and Mediterranean spices, then finished with creamy feta. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
How Many Servings?
4 servings
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| 1 1/2 Lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined | |
| 4 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin for the best flavor)olive oil (extra virgin for the best flavor) | |
| 1 medium onion, finely chopped | |
| 4 garlic cloves, minced | |
| 28 oz can of tomatoe sauce (or 4 large ripe tomatoes, grated) | |
| 1/3 cup dry white wine (optional, but adds depth of flavor) | |
| 3/4 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity, if needed) | |
| 11/2 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes | |
| Salt and black pepper to taste | |
| 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped | |
| 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled | |
| Juice of 1 lemon | |
| 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced |
Preparation
1
Prep Your Ingredients and Shrimp
Before you start cooking, measure out all your ingredients and have them ready to go. If you're using fresh shrimp, be sure to peel, devein, and pat them dry with paper towels—this helps them cook evenly and soak up all the delicious flavors.
Before you start cooking, measure out all your ingredients and have them ready to go. If you're using fresh shrimp, be sure to peel, devein, and pat them dry with paper towels—this helps them cook evenly and soak up all the delicious flavors.
2
Sauté the Aromatics
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant—this releases its rich aroma and builds the flavor base of the dish.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant—this releases its rich aroma and builds the flavor base of the dish.
3
Build the Sauce
Stir in the tomato sauce (or grated fresh tomatoes), along with the white wine (if using), oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of sugar if your tomatoes need balancing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors come together beautifully.
Stir in the tomato sauce (or grated fresh tomatoes), along with the white wine (if using), oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of sugar if your tomatoes need balancing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors come together beautifully.
4
Cook the Shrimp
Add the raw, peeled, and deveined jumbo shrimp directly into the skillet with the tomato sauce. Stir gently to coat them evenly in the rich, simmering mixture. Spread the shrimp out in a single layer and let them simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, turning once or twice, until they’re pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook—they should be just tender and juicy.
Add the raw, peeled, and deveined jumbo shrimp directly into the skillet with the tomato sauce. Stir gently to coat them evenly in the rich, simmering mixture. Spread the shrimp out in a single layer and let them simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, turning once or twice, until they’re pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook—they should be just tender and juicy.
5
Finish and Serve
Once the shrimp are perfectly cooked, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil, reduce the heat to low, and let it sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the feta to soften into the sauce. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for brightness. For an extra briny kick, add a handful of Kalamata olives just before serving.
Once the shrimp are perfectly cooked, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil, reduce the heat to low, and let it sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the feta to soften into the sauce. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for brightness. For an extra briny kick, add a handful of Kalamata olives just before serving.
6
Serve & Enjoy
Serve hot with crusty bread, warm pita, or spooned over a bed of steamed rice—perfect for soaking up every bit of the flavorful tomato and feta sauce.
Serve hot with crusty bread, warm pita, or spooned over a bed of steamed rice—perfect for soaking up every bit of the flavorful tomato and feta sauce.