Shrimp and Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-23 · Updated 2026-03-23

A zesty Mediterranean pasta dish with succulent shrimp, crumbly feta, and sweet cherry tomatoes in a garlic-olive oil sauce. This mediterranean-inspired pasta (mediterranean) ready in about 35 minutes pairs pasta, shrimp, feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 300g pasta
• 1 cup shrimp
• 100g feta cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 300g pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Tip: Use the reserved water later to adjust sauce consistency.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced cloves garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup shrimp (peeled and deveined) and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque. Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) and 1 tsp oregano to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, stir gently, and cook for 5-6 minutes until tomatoes soften and release their juices. Tip: Gently stir to prevent tomatoes from sticking to the pan.
4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 100g feta cheese (crumbled) and 1 tbsp lemon juice until the cheese begins to soften and blend into the sauce. Tip: Add cheese off the heat to prevent it from clumping.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with 2-3 tbsp reserved pasta water. Toss thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Tip: If the sauce is too dry, add more pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time.