Best 20 Mediterranean Shrimp Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, shallot and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook and stir the zucchini, wine, tomatoes and capers until zucchini is tender. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and remaining oil; add to the pan. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, the seasonings and reserved shrimp mixture; cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine orzo, shrimp, vegetables, olives and herbs. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion has softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, pepper flakes, salt and capers. Cook 3 minutes longer.
• Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook until shrimp just turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Gradually stir in reserved pasta cooking water.
• Add pasta to skillet; toss with shrimp and sauce. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WRAPS

Steps:

• Spread pesto on 1 side of tortillas. Top with spinach, shrimp, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes and roll up.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and onion in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the red peppers, olives, parsley, wine, pepper flakes, salt, oregano and pepper. Reduce heat., Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add linguine and reserved water to the skillet. Stir in cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp and devein; keep chilled until needed.
• Chop sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces; place in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water; allow to rest until softened, 15-30 minutes.
• Cook pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes, or according to package directions; start to prepare vegetables and shrimp just as pasta cooks.
• Drain softened sun-dried tomatoes from water and reserve the soaking liquid (you may need this later).
• In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat, and add garlic, pepper flakes (if using), and oregano, just until fragrant.
• Add the artichokes, sliced red peppers, chopped olives, and softened tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the wine, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 mintes.
• Check your pasta, taste it to see if it is al dente; drain when ready, and toss with a little extra virgin olive oil if desired.
• Add the shrimp and the feta to the pan, and cook over moderate heat until the shrimp curl and turn pink, several minutes.
• Sprinkle the dish with parsley and add the juice of the lemon, being careful not to add the seeds.
• Fold in the cooked pasta, tossing to mix, until everything is evenly blended.
• Add some of the reserved cooking liquid from the sun-dried tomatoes if the pasta seems too dry, use your own judgement as to how much you like to add.
• Serve hot, with other foods if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP 'N' PASTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, pour boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes; let stand for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook fettuccine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, clam juice, apple juice, curry powder and pepper; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook asparagus in oil for 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in tomato sauce mixture and sun-dried tomatoes; heat through. Drain fettuccine and add to skillet; toss to coat.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place tomatoes in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add garlic and olive oil and combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place on the top rack of the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
• Remove the dish from the oven, leaving oven on. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Return the dish to the oven and continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside to marinate, about 15 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
• Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in a separate bowl; add to vegetable and quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.
• Top quinoa mixture with marinated shrimp to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, heat 1 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 10 cups of water to a boil.
• Stir in 1 tblsp salt.
• Add the rice and cook uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 15 minutes.
• Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Place the rice in a large serving bowl.
• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil and stir in 1 tblsp of the lemon juice.
• Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 1 ½ minutes.
• Drain the shrimp.
• Transfer to a work surface and chop into small pieces.
• Toss the rice with ¼ cup of th e oil and the remaining 3 tblsps lemon juice.
• Add the shrimp, tomatoes, fennel, scallions, dill and garlic; toss.
• Add up to 1 tblsp more of oil.
• Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
• Let stand for at least 20 minutes before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, feta, red pepper, salt, garlic, and basil.
• Set aside.
• Cook fettucine according to pkg directions, but after first 8 minutes, add spinach and shrimp to boiling water/pasta.
• Boil 2 more minutes.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Add hot pasta/shrimp mixture to sour cream mixture; toss lightly.
• Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD IN A JAR

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Combine orzo with Greek vinaigrette and herbs., In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: orzo mixture, shrimp, artichokes, red pepper, green pepper, red onion, Greek olives, feta cheese and arugula. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SKILLET FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, heat 1/2 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP AND LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Drain linguine; serve with shrimp mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 2 TBSP of the olive oil in a large nonreactive skillet.
• Add the garlic, onions, and scallion; saute over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in tomatoes: cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the wine and cook 1 minute longer.
• Remove from heat and scrape into a large bowl.
• Stir in half of the feta cheese and set aside.
• Meanwhile, Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions, al dente.
• Remove from heat and drain.
• In the same pan the sauce was prepared, heat the remaining TBSP olive oil.
• Add shrimp, and saute over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Add chopped olives ans the sauce.
• Lower the heat and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in remaining feta cheese, the butter and the freshly ground black pepper.
• Toss the sauce with the pasta and garnish with remaining whole olives.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts, wine or broth, Italian seasoning, salt, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches desired thickness., Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the lettuce, shrimp, cucumber, chickpeas, onion, Feta, olives, and pita chips to the oil and vinegar.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and toss.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WRAPS

Steps:

• Spread 1 Tablespoon of pesto on each of the tortillas.
• Top evenly with the spinach, shrimp, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes and roll up.

MEDITERRANEAN ZOODLES WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute garlic until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove to a bowl.
• Add cherry tomatoes and olives to the skillet and cook until tomatoes begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini noodles, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Keep cooking, stirring frequently, until zoodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Return shrimp to the skillet and top with feta cheese. Toss to combine and serve immediately.