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Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet with tomatoes, olives, and herbs in a green ceramic pan.
Reda

Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet

Juicy shrimp simmered with tomatoes, olives, and feta in a bright, garlicky sauce that comes together in one pan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1.5 lb extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted, halved
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
For Finishing
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or braiser with lid

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside at room temperature while you prep the vegetables.
  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and just starting to turn golden at the edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, white wine, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until tomatoes begin to burst and release their juices, 4 to 5 minutes, pressing some with the back of your spoon to help them break down.
  4. Stir in olives, then nestle shrimp into the sauce in a single layer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook - they will continue cooking off heat.
  5. Remove from heat. Scatter feta over the top, then sprinkle with parsley, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve straight from the skillet with crusty bread, orzo, or over greens.

Notes

Buy shrimp already peeled and deveined to save time, or use frozen - just thaw completely and pat very dry before seasoning. The sauce should be loose and spoonable; if it looks dry, add a splash more wine or broth before adding the shrimp. Leftovers keep for 1 day but shrimp are best eaten immediately - the sauce base can be made ahead and reheated, then add fresh shrimp to cook at the last minute.