Shrimp with Feta Cheese

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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)

kcal320
Protein30 g
Carbohydrates10 g
of which sugars6 g
Fat18 g
of which saturated6 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium780 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

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