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Healthy Spicy Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Recipe

This healthy recipe features tender shrimp cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with tangy feta and fresh parsley.
Perfect for serving with rice, mashed potatoes, or a vegetable mash, this dish offers bold Greek-inspired flavors with a light and wholesome touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cherry tomatoes to the pan, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 4–5 minutes, or until the onions soften and the tomatoes start to burst.
  • Stir in the garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and paprika. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, letting the spices and garlic release their aroma.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine, then add the shrimp to the pan. Stir until the shrimp are evenly coated in the sauce. Cover the pan with a lid, lower the heat to medium-low, and allow the shrimp to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the shrimp, and let it cook uncovered for another 2–3 minutes. This will warm the feta and help thicken the sauce slightly.
  • Take the pan off the heat, garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the dish for up to 3 months.
Reheating: To reheat, place the shrimp and sauce in a pan on the stove over medium heat or microwave in short intervals until fully warmed through.
Tips: Check the label on your tomato sauce to ensure it contains no added sugars. For a milder spice level, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
Variations: This recipe also works well with fish such as cod or halibut. Cut the fish into smaller pieces and cook in the same sauce; it may break apart slightly, but it will still taste delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 1/4 cupsCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 1624mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Easy shrimp dinner recipe, Greek shrimp saganaki, healthy food recipes, Healthy shrimp recipe, Low-carb shrimp dish, Mediterranean spicy shrimp
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