Mediterranean Shrimp Delight
A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring plump shrimp, fresh spinach, creamy feta, and a hint of lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a sturdy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Carefully introduce the shrimp, seasoning with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts down.
- Remove from heat, then add crumbled feta and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
Notes
Serve warm over quinoa or with a crisp salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg