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Quick 22-Minute Greek Salad with Shrimp

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A fresh, zesty Greek salad featuring marinated and seared shrimp, crisp veggies, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese, ready in just 22 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 g) peeled and deveined shrimp (wild-caught recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (or substitute with lime juice)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (about 150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste (kosher salt preferred)
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp marinade: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in this mixture, coating evenly. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Chop the veggies: Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and roughly chop the parsley. Place all in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Cook in batches if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Assemble the salad: Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the veggie bowl. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over everything. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Add the shrimp: Once slightly cooled, place the cooked shrimp on top of the salad. Sprinkle chopped parsley for garnish.
  6. Final seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate shrimp for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Use kosher sea salt and quality extra virgin olive oil for best taste. Serve immediately to keep veggies crisp and feta intact. Store shrimp and salad separately if saving leftovers.

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