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Spicy Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese in round white baking dish garnished with parsley and lemon.
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4.72 from 21 votes

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese is an easy weeknight dinner or a great appetizer to share with friends.  Best of all, it bakes up in one dish for ultimate ease!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Fish and Seafood
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat
Servings: 2 -3

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
  • 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count) peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Crusty bread for serving
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Toss together tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes and salt.
  • Roast 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and bursting.
  • Add garlic, lemon juice, parsley, shrimp and stir together.
  • Top with feta cheese.
  • Bake another 12 to 13 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with additional chopped parsley.
  • Serve with crusty bread and more lemon wedges.

Notes

Crusty bread for soaking up those divine juices is a must!  Orzo or rice on the side would also work well if you’re serving for a casual dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 319mg | Sodium: 2348mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2962IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 4mg