Mediterranean Diet Delicious Stuffed Shrimp

Elevate your seafood dinner with this Mediterranean Diet Delicious Stuffed Shrimp recipe, a vibrant and healthy dish that perfectly captures the bold flavors of the Mediterranean. Juicy butterflied shrimp are filled with a flavorful stuffing of creamy feta cheese, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, briny black olives, and fresh basil, all brought together with a hint of lemon and garlic. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is baked to perfection in just 12 minutes, making it an ideal option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve these stuffed shrimp over a bed of wilted spinach or alongside a citrusy quinoa salad for a complete Mediterranean-inspired feast. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this recipe combines the best of healthy eating and indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 pieces large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 0.25 cup black olives, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Make a deep slit along the back of each shrimp to butterfly them without cutting all the way through.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Brush the mixture over the shrimp and set them aside.

Step 4

In a larger bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, toasted pine nuts, chopped black olives, and baby spinach. Mix well to create the stuffing.

Step 5

Carefully open each shrimp and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the stuffing mixture. Press gently to keep the stuffing in place.

Step 6

Arrange the stuffed shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with any remaining olive oil mixture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the stuffing is heated through.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh basil or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1730.9

Total Fat 111.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 880.4mg	0%
Sodium 5105.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 135.7g	0%

Vitamin D 547.2IU	0%
Calcium 1725.7mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3370.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 12.9%