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Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta

January 12, 2009 · Narrative

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and FetaWhen it comes to the New Year, resolutions abound, including those that revolve around dieting… thousands (millions?) make the commitment to eat more healthily and finally make this “the” year to shed those extra pounds.  Growing up, my dad always said it was simple … eat less and move more, this coming from someone who can still fit into his college clothes.  It is definitely easier said than done, and with a lot of diet recipes and low-cal/low-fat/low-taste foods these days, it’s no wonder people fall off track before January is over.  But if you know where to look, it doesn’t have to be like that.

Ellie Krieger is the host of Healthy Appetite on the Food Network, and the author of The Food You Crave.  Over the past year or two, I’ve tried a number of her recipes, and although they are deemed the “healthy fare” that we are so quick to dismiss, they don’t lack flavor.  You won’t feel like you’re eating cardboard, I promise you.  Her recipes are packed with deliciousness, but are still good for you.  With that kind of weaponry underneath our belt, we can’t help but win over our New Year’s resolutions.

Her recipe for Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta appeared in the January 2009 issue of Fitness magazine.  The addition of feta to the dish ensures that you’re getting a big flavor pow, and shrimp is low in fat but high in protein and zinc (great for our immune system!).  She suggests serving the dish over rice or orzo, but we ended up having just on its own.  Ahem, of course bread would be awesome to mop up the wonderful sauce, but that just might defeat the purpose of a “healthier” meal.  Eh, all things in moderation.  The finished dish will be on your table in less than 30 minutes and will leave you satisfied and guilt-free.  What more could you want?

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Recipe courtesy of Ellie Krieger

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans of no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with their juices
  • 1/4 cup finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh dill
  • 1-1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.  Heat the oil in an oven proof skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, until the tomato juices thicken.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, dill, and shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the feta over the top. Bake until the shrimp are cooked through and cheese melts, about 12 minutes.

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  1. Patsy Kreitman says

    January 12, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    I keep putting that recipe on my menu list, but haven’t made it yet. Nice to see that it’s a winner. I just love Elllie’s recipes – they are always tasty.

    Patsy Kreitmans last blog post..Everyday Food: Sauteed Chicken with Tomato Relish

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  2. Sara says

    January 12, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    This looks great, I love Ellie Krieger. I have a similar recipe in one of my greek cookbooks that I have yet to try.

    Saras last blog post..Fennel and orange salad

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  3. RecipeGirl says

    January 13, 2009 at 11:34 am

    I’ve been loving her recipes lately. This looks great!

    RecipeGirls last blog post..How to Do the Impossible (Lose Weight) When You’re a Food Blogger

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  4. claire says

    January 13, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    Mmmmm….I am definitely going to try this some time.

    claires last blog post..Because Bananas are Healthy

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  5. Jenna @ Newlyweds says

    January 13, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    This looks delicious, my hubby loves shrimp but our current fave is loaded with cream!!! Thanks for sharing this.

    Jenna @ Newlywedss last blog post..Mini Meatloaf

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  6. ttfn300 says

    January 13, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    i love her recipes!! been meaning to try this one :)

    ttfn300s last blog post..Go Healthy Go Fit

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  7. Marthe says

    January 14, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Ellie has amazing recipes! Did you know there is actually a group of people that make a recipe from her book The Food You Crave every week and blog about it? Check out the website: http://cravingellieinmybelly.blogspot.com/

    Marthes last blog post..TWD: some like it HOT….

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  8. Nate says

    January 14, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    Pow-flavored feta, I like that! And such an easy recipe too. Thanks for posting it.

    Nates last blog post..In Memoriam: Ryosuke Yoshioka, the Sushi Man of San Francisco

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  9. Kelly says

    January 14, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    I just made this for dinner, and it was awesome. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  10. Cate says

    January 15, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Marthe – no, I didn’t – thanks for the heads up!

    Kelly – glad you liked it! :)

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    I have made this dish twice now and it is wonderful.
    I have added an extra 5-7 mins on simmering the onion and tomatoes and 5-7 on baking the dish.

    enjoy

    Reply
  12. Skillung says

    August 20, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I made it yesterday and it was wonderful. I will make it more often from now on

    Reply
  13. anna says

    October 27, 2010 at 6:39 am

    Thanks for this post. I lost this recipe last year and it was a very pleasant surprise to find it here. Try also the Jumbo Shrimp with Sage and Pancetta. It’s a recipe by Elsa Scuderi from the Food Network as well. Thanks again!

    Reply
  14. Varun Sharma says

    May 13, 2020 at 12:02 am

    Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  15. Varun Sharma says

    May 27, 2020 at 12:05 am

    I have made this dish twice now and it is wonderful.

    Reply

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Having Leo is like the newborn stage all over agai Having Leo is like the newborn stage all over again. He falls asleep on top of me and then I feel bad waking him up if I have to get up. 😂
My oldest is working today at a food truck festiva My oldest is working today at a food truck festival that a friend runs so we popped in for a quick visit to support both of them, and of course we can’t leave without the amazing Crab Poutine Fries from @angry_archies! The @justjerseyfest is on Main Street in Chester until 7 pm - stop by and strap a feed bag on! Bring a blanket and listen to the live music while you’re there - it’s perfect festival weather. ☀️
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“Everything good, everything magical happens bet “Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August." Jenny Han
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