Flambed Feta Shrimp with Tomatoes Capers
Elevate your seafood game with this show-stopping **Flambéed Feta Shrimp with Tomatoes and Capers** recipe—a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and flair! Succulent shrimp are sautéed to perfection, paired with sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy capers, and creamy crumbled feta, then finished with a dramatic flambé using brandy or ouzo for an irresistible depth of flavor. Infused with garlic, chili flakes, and a touch of lemon, this skillet meal is both vibrant and hearty. Serve it sizzling hot with crusty bread or atop fluffy couscous or rice to soak up the rich, savory juices. Perfect for dinner parties or a special weeknight treat, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150 g block of feta cheese, crumbled
- 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 60 ml dry white wine
- 45 ml brandy or ouzo (for flambéing)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp, crumble the feta, halve the cherry tomatoes, and rinse the capers.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften and begin to release their juices.
Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the capers and chili flakes if using. Stir to combine.
Carefully pour the brandy or ouzo over the shrimp mixture. Using a long lighter or match, ignite the liquor to flambé. Allow the flames to subside naturally (this should take a few seconds), which will burn off the alcohol but leave a rich flavor.
Once the flames subside, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the shrimp mixture. Cover the skillet and let the feta melt slightly, about 2 minutes.
Drizzle the dish with fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the flambéed feta shrimp hot, accompanied by crusty bread or over a bed of rice, couscous, or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1079 mg | 360% | |
| Sodium | 3899 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 145.2 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1175 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2203 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
