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Delicious shrimp pasta garnished with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a healthy meal.
Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Mediterranean Shrimp

This Mediterranean Shrimp provides 40g protein and 431 calories per serving — one of the leanest high-protein dinners in our library. Quick-preps 3 servings on the stovetop, moving from raw to plated in minimal time. Built for lifters cutting fat while protecting muscle mass.

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Ingredients

3 servings
  • Shrimp(454g)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
  • Olive oil(30g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Yellow Onion
  • Garlic(10g)
  • Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • Oregano, Dried(5g)
  • Red pepper flakes(1g)
  • Honey(5g)
  • Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
  • Artichoke Hearts, Canned, Drained
  • Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(120g)
  • Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(180g)
  • Parsley, Fresh(30g)
  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)

Instructions

  1. 1Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent but not browned. Add the fresh garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the red wine vinegar and honey.
  4. 4Scatter the artichoke hearts and black olives evenly over the tomato sauce. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on top and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over everything.
  5. 5Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until the sauce bubbles gently, the feta browns slightly, and the shrimp turn opaque and firm with no translucent centers (internal temp should reach 145°F).
  6. 6Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  7. 7Divide the shrimp and sauce evenly into 3 airtight containers while hot. Allow to cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

431

calories

40g

protein

27g

fat

Carbohydrates
10g
Saturated fat
9.9g
Sodium
1165 mg
Dietary fiber
2.2g

3 servings per batch · ~293g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Mediterranean Shrimp have per serving?

Each serving contains 40g of protein and 431 calories, with 27g fat and only 10g carbs. This is a high-protein, low-carb option with an excellent protein-to-calorie ratio.

How long does Mediterranean Shrimp take to prep?

Quick prep recipe yielding 3 servings in one batch on the stovetop. Shrimp cooks rapidly, so you can have multiple protein servings prepped faster than most other recipes.

Is Mediterranean Shrimp good for fat loss?

At 40g protein and 431 calories per serving with minimal carbs, Mediterranean Shrimp is ideal for fat loss phases where you need high protein with controlled calories. The low carbohydrate content also suits lower-carb diet approaches.

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