Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in baked feta shrimp and tomatoes, bringing zesty shrimp and melty cheese together in one spectacular pan. Your dinner guests will devour this simple yet delicious Greek-inspired dish that comes together faster than you can set the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 block 8 oz feta cheese
Produce:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper
Serving:
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and place a whole feta block in the center of a ceramic baking dish, surrounding it with 2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the cheese and tomatoes, then scatter 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon each of oregano and basil, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes across the dish.
- Season the entire surface with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution.
- Slide the baking dish into the 400°F oven and roast for exactly 20 minutes until tomatoes blister and feta softens.
- Meanwhile, toss 1 pound of peeled shrimp with a splash of olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pull the dish from the oven and gently stir the tomato and garlic mixture around the feta.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp directly on top of the roasted feta and tomatoes.
- Return the dish to the 400°F oven and bake another 10-12 minutes until shrimp turn completely pink.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and honey over the dish.
- Finish by sprinkling 1 tablespoon each of chopped parsley and lemon zest across the top.
- Serve hot with sliced baguette for soaking up the aromatic sauce.
Notes
- Select block feta of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and melting.
- Fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes work best for creating a juicy, flavorful sauce during baking.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp, as they can quickly become tough and rubbery if left too long in the oven.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice instead of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-32 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg