Tomato-Feta Shrimp Simmered in Olive Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Juicy shrimp gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce with creamy feta and fragrant olive oil, capturing classic Greek coastal flavors. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until tomatoes soften and release their juices.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese evenly over the shrimp and tomatoes, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until feta softens.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.