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overhead view of shrimp with tomatoes and feta cheese

Pan Seared Shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Bursting with flavors, this gorgeous skillet meal has seared shrimp paired with a rich sauce made of diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and crumbled feta cheese. This quick and easy meal only requires one pan and is ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined (Note 1)
  • 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare: Thoroughly pat shrimp dry using paper towels. Stir shrimp, melted butter, salt, and pepper in bowl until shrimp are well-coated with butter; set aside. Verify all other ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to go.
  • Sear Shrimp: Heat skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes until hot. Use tongs to add shrimp to hot skillet in single layer, working in batches if skillet cannot fit all at once. Cook shrimp for a minute or until they start to become pink around edges, then flip and cook until opaque, less than a minute. Transfer shrimp to plate as they finish cooking.
  • Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic to now-empty skillet, cooking and stirring until fragrant and browning, less than a minute. Add diced tomatoes (including liquid in can) and cayenne to skillet. Stir to mix well. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken sauce a bit, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve: Remove skillet from heat. Add shrimp back to skillet and stir with sauce. Top with feta cheese and chopped parsley. Serve (Note 2).

NUTRITION

Makes 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 320 (45% from fat)  
Total Fat 16g 25%
   Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 1320mg 55%
Net Carb 13g  
Total Carb 14.5g 5%
   Dietary Fiber 1.5g 7%
   Sugars 7.5g  
Protein 26g  
Vitamin A 42% · Vitamin C 59% · Calcium 23% · Iron 6%

PHOTOS

overhead view of shrimp with tomatoes and feta cheese
pan seared shrimp with tomatoes and feta in skillet
scooping up shrimp with ladle
close up view of seared shrimp

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Shrimp. Use raw shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. To use frozen shrimp, fully thaw them in the refrigerator, then drain and pat dry with paper towels (to avoid splattering during the searing step).
(2) Serving. Enjoy hot or cold, over a bed of spiralized zucchini or riced cauliflower, or with other low carb sides like mashed turnips, creamed spinach, or roasted mushrooms.