25-Minute Mediterranean Shrimp Penne
A quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired shrimp penne that brings vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients to your table in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Mix in the Veggies: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained penne along with the lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together.
- Finish with Feta & Parsley: Sprinkle the dish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
Customization options include adding spinach or switching shrimp with chicken or tofu. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free penne.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg