
Shrimp with Feta Cheese
Shrimp with Feta Cheese · ready in 50 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 13 ingredients
Tender shrimp are gently simmered in a fragrant tomato and herb sauce, finished with bright lemon juice and creamy feta cheese for a savory, Mediterranean-style dish that feels both light and indulgent.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 150 gOnion
- 12 gGarlic cloves
- 30 gOlive oil
- 120 gWhite wine
- 4 gBasil
- 2 gOregano
- 5 gSalt
- 350 gPlum tomatoes
- 500 gShrimp, raw
- 30 gLemon juice
- 100 gFeta cheese
- 5 gParsley
- 1 gRed pepper flakes (optional)
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, lid, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, dice the plum tomatoes, chop the parsley, and gather a large skillet, wooden spoon, and lid. · 5 min
What to look for: onion turns translucent
- Sauté aromatics
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant. · 5 min
What to look for: onion looks translucent and smells fragrant
- Build sauce
Stir in the white wine, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and plum tomatoes until everything is well combined. · 3 min
What to look for: sauce looks loose and well mixed
- Simmer sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cook uncovered until slightly thickened. · 20 min
What to look for: small steady bubbles and thickened sauce
- Add shrimp
Stir the raw shrimp and lemon juice into the simmering sauce, making sure the shrimp are mostly submerged. · 2 min
What to look for: shrimp begin turning opaque at the edges
- Cook shrimp
Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout. · 4 min
When it is done: Shrimp should be opaque and reach an internal temperature of 63°C.
- Finish and serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle the feta cheese and parsley over the shrimp, and serve warm. · 1 min
What to look for: cheese softens slightly
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: fish, milk, crustaceans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Onion
- shallot: Finely chop for even cooking
Garlic cloves
- garlic powder: Add with liquids to prevent burning
Olive oil
- avocado oil: Higher smoke point
White wine
- vegetable broth: Adds savoriness without alcohol
Basil
- spinach: Add at the end
Oregano
- thyme: Works well with seafood







