Mediterranean Shrimp Bake (Printable Version)
Tender shrimp roasted with feta, chiles, garlic, and herbs for a vibrant Mediterranean dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Seafood
01 -
450 g large shrimp, deveined, shelled, tails removed
→ Dairy
02 -
450 g feta cheese, cut into 5 cm blocks
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 -
8 cloves garlic, minced
04 -
280-340 g cherry tomatoes
05 -
120 g red onion, sliced
06 -
4-5 whole Calabrian chilies
07 -
2 tsp chili oil or 2 tsp crushed Calabrian chilies
08 -
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 -
Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Liquids & Seasoning
10 -
60 ml dry white wine
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60 ml extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 tsp dried oregano
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Pinch of salt
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to reach the temperature before cooking.
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Devein and shell the shrimp, removing tails if possible. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
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In a baking dish suitable for oven use, arrange all feta cheese blocks evenly. Distribute half of the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, sliced red onions, and whole Calabrian chilies over the feta.
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Place shrimp over the layered ingredients, then scatter the remaining cherry tomatoes, garlic, onions, and chilies on top.
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Pour dry white wine and extra virgin olive oil evenly over the dish. Sprinkle dried oregano, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and add a generous pinch of salt.
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Bake uncovered for 15 to 17 minutes for medium to large shrimp or 20 to 22 minutes for extra-large shrimp until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
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Remove from oven and serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crusty bread to soak up the juices.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Adjust roasting time based on shrimp size to avoid overcooking.