Garlic Shrimp Greek Style in 30 min | Christine Cushing

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common spice that adds heat.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often less expensive and add freshness.

Introduce the dish and mention the viewer request for a Greek-inspired shrimp dish.

Show how to peel shrimp while keeping the tail on for presentation.

Devain the shrimp by running a knife along the back to remove the digestive tract.

Heat a frying pan on high until very hot to ensure a dry cooking environment.

Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl with orange zest, salt, and pepper to marinate.

Add extra virgin olive oil to the hot pan until it becomes streaky, then add the shrimp.

Spread the shrimp out in the pan to ensure even cooking and control the heat as needed.

Add capers to the pan for flavor, followed by garlic and cherry tomatoes, ensuring garlic does not burn.

Pour in a splash of white wine to add acidity to the dish.

Add shrimp shells that have been poached in water for 20 minutes and reduced by half to enhance flavor.

Simmer the mixture until the shrimp are fully cooked and the alcohol from the wine has evaporated.

Remove from heat and add fresh dill to the dish.

Sprinkle 2 oz (60 g) of feta cheese over the shrimp off the heat to allow it to gently melt.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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