Description
A fast, flavorful, and forgiving 20-minute weeknight dinner featuring juicy shrimp in a tangy, creamy feta sauce, cooked entirely in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp under cold water if necessary, then drain and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the same skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and zest, then add broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low. Add crumbled feta cheese and stir gently until it melts into the broth to form a creamy sauce. Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream if using.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss gently in the sauce to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp; they should be C-shaped, not O-shaped. Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to ensure searing rather than steaming. If feta is very salty, rinse it before crumbling. For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and vegan feta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: shrimp, feta, skillet, weeknight dinner, one pan, mediterranean, quick meals, seafood, easy dinner