Description
Greek-inspired roasted shrimp with feta showcases Mediterranean flavors in a quick, elegant dish. Garlic, herbs, and tangy cheese create a simple yet memorable meal you’ll want to savor alongside crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 pounds (16 to 20 per pound/567 g) peeled shrimp with tails on
- 5 oz (142 g) feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
- 1 can (14.5 oz/411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) medium-diced fennel
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Pernod
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh bread crumbs
- 2 lemons
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) dry white wine
- 2 tsps tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (3 cloves) minced garlic
- 3 tbsps minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F, creating an optimal roasting environment for the Mediterranean-inspired seafood dish.
- Fennel Foundation: In a heavy ovenproof skillet, sauté fennel over medium-low heat until softened and caramelized. Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the pan, then deglaze with wine, scraping any flavor-rich remnants from the bottom.
- Sauce Development: Incorporate tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, Pernod, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture until flavors meld and sauce slightly reduces, creating a robust flavor base.
- Seafood Assembly: Arrange raw shrimp in a single layer atop the tomato foundation, positioning them strategically. Generously crumble feta cheese across the shrimp, ensuring even distribution.
- Crisp Topping: Combine bread crumbs, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil to create a textural garnish. Sprinkle this mixture uniformly over the shrimp, promising a golden, crunchy finish.
- Final Roasting: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, watching for shrimp to turn opaque and bread crumbs to achieve a rich, golden-brown crust. Finish by drizzling fresh lemon juice and garnishing with additional lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy accent.
Notes
- Fennel Softening Technique: Caramelize fennel slowly over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
- Wine Deglazing Trick: Scrape pan bottom thoroughly when adding wine to incorporate all trapped flavor compounds from sautéed ingredients.
- Shrimp Placement Strategy: Arrange shrimp in single layer with tails upward to ensure even cooking and create visually appealing presentation.
- Bread Crumb Topping Precision: Mix bread crumbs with parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil to create a crispy, aromatic golden crust that elevates the dish’s texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg