Greek Pasta with Shrimp

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Greek Pasta with Shrimp! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this dish combines tender, juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil with a medley of cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and aromatic oregano. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with tangy crumbled feta, briny kalamata olives, and a refreshing squeeze of lemon, each bite is a perfect balance of zesty and savory. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread and a crisp side salad for a complete Greek-inspired feast! Keywords: Greek pasta, shrimp pasta, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner, feta cheese recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces penne or spaghetti pasta
• 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the cherry tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

Step 5

Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Step 6

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 7

Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve the Greek Pasta with Shrimp immediately, garnished with additional parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1622.4 grams (1622.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2208

Total Fat 110.70g	142%
Saturated Fat 36.20g	181%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 1007mg	336%
Sodium 6749mg	293%
Total Carbohydrate 149.20g	54%
Dietary Fiber 21.00g	75%
Total Sugars 17.20g
Protein 163.00g	326%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1544mg	119%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2962mg	63%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 26.6%