Greek Shrimp Scampi

Name: Greek Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 480 g Shrimp; 12 g Garlic cloves; 45 g Olive oil; 180 g Tomato, diced; 100 g Feta cheese; 10 g Dill, fresh; 4 g Salt; 1 g Pepper; 30 ml Lemon juice

Greek Shrimp Scampi · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 285 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Juicy shrimp sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic, fresh tomatoes, briny feta, and bright dill create a light yet deeply savory Greek-inspired dish that is fresh, comforting, and elegant.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 18 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 285
Difficulty: easy

Mediterranean Greek Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

480 gShrimp
12 gGarlic cloves
45 gOlive oil
180 gTomato, diced
100 gFeta cheese
10 gDill, fresh
4 gSalt
1 gPepper
30 mlLemon juice

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving platter, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Mise en place
Gather all ingredients and set out a skillet, chef knife, cutting board, and wooden spoon so everything is ready before cooking. · 2 min
What to look for: shrimp fully cleaned and translucent
Prep shrimp
Shell and devein the shrimp if needed, rinse under cold water, pat dry with towels, and set the shrimp aside. · 5 min
What to look for: all ingredients measured and ready
Sauté garlic shrimp
Heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté the garlic cloves until fragrant, then add the shrimp and cook briefly. · 2 min
What to look for: garlic smells fragrant
Add tomato feta
Add the diced tomato, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, and fresh dill to the skillet with the shrimp. · 2 min
What to look for: tomatoes soften and feta begins to melt
Cook shrimp through
Stir gently so the shrimp turn and cook evenly on both sides while the sauce comes together. · 2 min
When it is done: Shrimp should be opaque and reach 63°C or 145°F internally.
Season and serve
Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and serve the Greek shrimp scampi immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: glossy shrimp with sauce

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	285
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	6 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	18 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Shrimp

scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking.
extra firm tofu: Pat dry and pan sear until golden.

Garlic cloves

garlic paste: Use pure garlic paste without additives.

Olive oil

avocado oil: Higher smoke point, neutral flavor.

Tomato

cherry tomatoes: Halve before cooking.

Feta cheese

goat cheese: Adds creaminess and tang.

Dill

parsley: Finely chop before adding.