Feta Shrimp Skillet

 


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup white wine, optional
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and, if desired, wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Add shrimp and parsley; cook 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is softened.

Test Kitchen Tips
  • For even more Mediterranean flavor, try adding 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives wiith the tomatoes.
  • This saucy dish is great served over rice or pasta. Zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash also make delicious bases, and are low-carb, too.
  • Like it spicy? Try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper with your other seasonings.
    • Nutrition Facts
    1-1/4 cups: 240 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.