Pan Fried Shrimp with Parsley, Butter and Feta

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Pan Fried Shrimp with Parsley, Butter and Feta

This delicious Pan Fried Shrimp is an easy recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer, or throw these flavour-packed shrimp on top of a salad or bowl.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek-Inspired

Keyword shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings -4 as an appetizer

Calories 327kcal

Author Maria Koutsogiannis

Ingredients

For the shrimp

450 g (1 lb) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined *you can also use defrosted uncooked shrimp*
3 garlic cloves, pressed
juice of half a lemon (about 2 tbsp)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

For the seasonings

For cooking the shrimp and toppings

Instructions

To a small bowl add the 3 cloves of pressed garlic, juice from half a lemon, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Whisk together to combine. To this bowl add the shrimp and let sit for 10 minutes.
To a medium bowl add the flour, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir to combine.
After the shrimp have sat for 10 minutes in the garlic-lemon mixture, remove the shrimp from the garlic-lemon mixture, letting excess drip off and add to the flour mixture. Toss to combine and set aside.
To a medium skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the red onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Pour the onion and butter from the pan into a bowl and set aside.
Put the skillet back on medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer in the pan, cooking the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until nicely browned and cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the pan immediately to a plate or bowl and drizzle with the reserved butter-red onion mixture. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately!

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Notes

This would make an excellent appetizer when paired with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe

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