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Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
A perfectly easy and satisfying shrimp dish that has such a delicious combination of Mediterranean flavors. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet tasty enough to serve to guests on the weekend.
Servings:
4
Prep
15
minutes
minutes
Cook
15
minutes
minutes
Ready in:
30
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
2
Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
small
yellow onion,
finely chopped (1 cup)
4
cloves
garlic,
minced (1 1/2 Tbsp)
1
(28 oz.) can
diced tomatoes
1
tsp
honey
(optional)
3
Tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2
tsp
McCormick Dried Oregano
1/4
tsp
McCormick Red Pepper Flakes,
more or less to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4
lbs
large shrimp (21/25),
peeled and deveined
5
oz.
feta cheese,
crumbled (reduced fat is fine)
2
Tbsp
chopped fresh mint
Lemon wedges,
for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add in onion and saute until tender, about 4 - 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
Pour in tomatoes, honey, parsley, oregano and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Toss in shrimp and submerge in sauce. Cover and cook until shrimp are cooked through, tossing once halfway through, about 6 - 7 minutes total.
Sprinkle with feta and mint. Serve warm with lemon wedges for spritzing and cooked orzo or crusty bread if desired.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy