Mediterranean•gourmet
Sauteed Shrimp Mediterranean Style
This easy Mediterranean style sauteed shrimp recipe is packed with fresh flavors. The aromatic blend of spices will make you feel like you’re dining in Spain or Greece without leaving your house.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil ( extra virgin )
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 leek (white and light green parts thinly sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 large tomatoes (diced)
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 2 cups Minute Ready to Serve Brown Rice
Instructions
- 1
Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
- 2
Mix salt, oregano, paprika and cumin. Mix half of the spice mix with shrimp and set aside.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large pan. saute onion until soft.
- 4
Add garlic, leek and yellow bell pepper to the onion. Add the spices and saute until softens.
- 5
Add in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in lemon juice and capers.
- 7
Add the shrimp and cook for a 3-5 minutes. Flip halfway until pink on all sides.
- 8
Serve with Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.