Description
Baked Feta Shrimp and Tomatoes is a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp, bursting cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all baked together to create a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1⁄2 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, arrange the block of feta cheese in the center. Surround the feta with the halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are blistered.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and a bit of olive oil.
- After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir the tomatoes and garlic mixture around the feta. Then, place the seasoned shrimp on top of the feta and tomatoes.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Once done, remove the dish from the oven and drizzle the fresh lemon juice and honey (if using) over the shrimp. Sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
- Serve with slices of crusty baguette or bread for dipping into the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spice by adding or omitting red pepper flakes.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for more flavor.
- This dish can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg