Mediterranean Style Prawns with Garlic and Feta Cheese
Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this irresistible recipe for Mediterranean Style Prawns with Garlic and Feta Cheese. Juicy, succulent prawns are sautéed in rich olive oil with fragrant garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of zesty chili flakes, creating a flavorful base that bursts with Mediterranean charm. The dish is elevated with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a bright finish of lemon juice, making it a perfect balance of savory and tangy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant seafood dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it over crusty bread, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta to soak up the luscious sauce, and let every bite transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large prawns, deveined and peeled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 300 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the tomato paste, red chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well to combine.
Add the prawns to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes, turning the prawns halfway through, until they are pink and fully cooked.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.2 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1058 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 2831 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 139.5 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 914 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2596 mg | 55% | |
*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.
