Speedy Shrimp & Veggie Skillet with Feta
This speedy shrimp and veggie skillet comes together in minutes, offering a flavorful and healthy meal. Featuring succulent shrimp, colorful bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with oregano and finished with crumbled feta.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium bell pepper any color, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Sauté sliced bell pepper and onion in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference or add other quick-cooking vegetables like spinach or zucchini.