It’s not unusual for me to make a dish a few times before deeming it ready to post on the blog. I stick to the original recipe (more or less) the first time. After some brainstorming with my tester(s) to improve the taste or simplify the procedure, I usually try the recipe again with my changes. Sometimes, the second try is months after the first try, but occasionally, the second attempt is soon after the first one. Or less than a week later.
This quick shrimp main dish recipe fell into the latter category for two main reasons. First & foremost, it was really good! (Quick to make and the ability to be cooked outside on some warm evenings were two additional selling points for this dinner.) Secondly, I forgot to add the feta cheese to the dish the first time around. It wasn’t until dinner was over with and I was cleaning up the kitchen that I realized we had forgotten to add the cheese to the shrimp and veggies before serving it. Since it was great tasting without the feta, I considered posting the recipe that way. But when I mentioned to Eric that we had forgotten the feta, he thought the dish would be even better with the cheese added into the mix. So, we made it again, a few days later so I could get it posted as we are approaching the end of zucchini and tomato season. Mixing the feta into the dish added body to the sauce. The cheese can also be added to the top without mixing it into the other ingredients. Either way, we love this quick shrimp & veggie dish!
Shrimp, Zucchini, & Tomatoes with Feta
Shrimp, Zucchini, & Tomatoes with Feta (adapted from epicurious.com) Yields: 2 servings, Time Required: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill basket
- 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 zucchini (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1/4″ rounds
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (25-30 tomatoes, 10-12 ounces)
- 1/3 cup (about 1.5 ounces) crumbled feta
- naan or pita bread for serving, if desired
Preparation:
Prepare a grill for high heat. Whisk together the garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper, and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large bowl.
Combine the oil & garlic with the seasonings.
Add the shrimp, zucchini, and tomatoes and toss it all together to coat well.
Add the shrimp & veggies to the oil & seasonings.
Brush the wires of the grill basket(s) with oil, then add the shrimp mixture. Arrange the shrimp & veggies in an even layer and close the basket. Place the grill basket(s) on the grill and cook, turning often, until the shrimp is fully cooked through and the zucchini and tomatoes are lightly charred, about 10 -12 minutes.
Fill the grill baskets with the mixture.
Meanwhile, grill the naan or pita just until warm and toasted.
Transfer the shrimp mixture into a large, clean bowl, add the feta cheese to the bowl, and mix it in. Serve along with the naan or pita.
Add the feta to the mix.
There’s lots of Summer flavor in this quick meal!
Eating this is pleasure! ~Linda
Shrimp, Zucchini, & Tomatoes with Feta (adapted from epicurious.com) Yields: 2 servings, Time Required: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill basket
- 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 zucchini (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1/4″ rounds
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (25-30 tomatoes, 10-12 ounces)
- 1/3 cup (about 1.5 ounces) crumbled feta
- naan or pita bread for serving, if desired
Preparation:
Prepare a grill for high heat. Whisk together the garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, zucchini, and tomatoes and toss it all together to coat well.
Brush the wires of the grill basket(s) with oil, then add the shrimp mixture. Arrange the shrimp & veggies in an even layer and close the basket. Place the grill basket(s) on the grill and cook, turning often, until the shrimp is fully cooked through and the zucchini and tomatoes are lightly charred, about 10 – 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, grill the naan or pita just until warm and toasted.
Transfer the shrimp mixture into a large, clean bowl, add the feta cheese to the bowl, and mix it in. Serve along with the naan or pita.