Description
This Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta recipe is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines juicy shrimp with flavorful tomatoes, savory feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. It’s a simple yet elegant meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) petite-diced tomatoes NOT drained
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 16 ounces raw Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (3.5 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
For Serving:
- pasta, rice, or crusty bread (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Prepare tomato sauce: Add diced tomatoes, white wine, parsley, and basil to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add shrimp and seasoning: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in shrimp, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Top with crumbled feta.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe.
- Adjust baking time based on the size of the shrimp.
- Shrimp are done when opaque with pink accents.
- Experiment with herb variations like oregano or thyme.
- Enhance flavors with kalamata olives, red onion, and lemon garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
