Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Succulent shrimp cooked quickly with fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta for a bright and savory Mediterranean seafood dish. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the pan in a single layer, seasoning with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes until tomatoes soften and shrimp are cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently until the cheese warms slightly and flavors combine.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the flavorful juices.