Zesty Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Skillet
This Zesty Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp, briny olives, sweet tomatoes, and a bright lemon-herb sauce. Perfect for a light meal, it comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or thawed frozen
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sliced red onion to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; avoid overcooking.
- Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.
- Transfer the shrimp mixture to serving plates and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of couscous or a light green salad. Adjust seasoning to your preference.