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Mediterranean Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Feta Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Feta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup bell peppers (sliced; any color); 1/2 cup red onion (sliced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper (to taste); Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); Feta cheese (crumbled, for topping, optional)

ByMatteo Rossi December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

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Introduction

This Mediterranean Shrimp recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes. Combining succulent shrimp with fresh vegetables and herbs, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels special.

A metal pan filled with cooked shrimp that are pink and slightly charred, mixed with sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and rings of purple onion. Small whole red cherry tomatoes are scattered throughout. White crumbled feta cheese is sprinkled on top along with chopped green herbs and black pepper. Two lemon wedges rest on one side of the pan. The pan is placed on a white marbled surface with a light beige cloth napkin nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup bell peppers (sliced; any color)
1/2 cup red onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Feta cheese (crumbled, for topping, optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Step 2: Stir in the shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes. Season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for an additional minute.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and drained well.
Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Swap the bell peppers for zucchini or asparagus for a different vegetable twist.
Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the juices.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or microwave until warmed through. Shrimp can become rubbery if overcooked during reheating, so heat briefly.