Greek Pasta with Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Greek Pasta with Shrimp! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this dish combines tender, juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil with a medley of cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and aromatic oregano. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with tangy crumbled feta, briny kalamata olives, and a refreshing squeeze of lemon, each bite is a perfect balance of zesty and savory. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread and a crisp side salad for a complete Greek-inspired feast! Keywords: Greek pasta, shrimp pasta, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner, feta cheese recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces penne or spaghetti pasta
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 lemon, juiced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the cherry tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
Serve the Greek Pasta with Shrimp immediately, garnished with additional parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 110.7 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1007 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 6748 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 163.0 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1544 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2962 mg | 63% | |
*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.
