Mediterranean Diet Delicious Stuffed Shrimp
Elevate your dinner menu with this Mediterranean Diet Delicious Stuffed Shrimp recipe, a spectacular fusion of vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients. Succulent butterflied shrimp are generously filled with a savory stuffing made from creamy crumbled feta, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, briny black olives, and nutrient-packed baby spinach. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish is baked to perfection in just 12 minutes, making it as quick as it is impressive. Perfect for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts or anyone seeking a light yet satisfying seafood dish, these stuffed shrimp are ideal as an appetizer or a main course when paired with a crisp salad or quinoa pilaf. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a gourmet weeknight meal, this recipe is a flavorful celebration of wholesome ingredients and easy preparation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 0.25 cup black olives, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Make a deep slit along the back of each shrimp to butterfly them without cutting all the way through.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Brush the mixture over the shrimp and set them aside.
In a larger bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, toasted pine nuts, chopped black olives, and baby spinach. Mix well to create the stuffing.
Carefully open each shrimp and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the stuffing mixture. Press gently to keep the stuffing in place.
Arrange the stuffed shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with any remaining olive oil mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the stuffing is heated through.
Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh basil or lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 880 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 5106 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 135.7 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.7 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 1726 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3371 mg | 72% | |
*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.
