Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 8 minutes
• total time: 18 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb large shrimp, (peeled)

1 bunch fresh asparagus

4 tbsp olive oil, (divided)

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 whole red onion, (sliced)

1/2 tbsp each, oregano and smoked paprika

1 tsp sea salt and ground black pepper, (to taste)

1 whole lemon, (juiced)

1 cup black olives, (pitted)

1 cup feta cheese

1/3 cup fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 450F degrees.

In a large bowl season the shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano and juice from lemon.

Trim and wash the asparagus, then lay them flat on the baking sheet. Season with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place seasoned shrimp on top of asparagus and top with sliced red onions. Bake for 10 minutes in the middle rack. Shrimp is cooked when the edges start to turn golden brown.

Remove shrimp from oven and top with feta, olives and fresh cilantro or parsley, drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve

Nutrition

• Calories: 423 kcal
• Total Fat: 29 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Trans Fat: 0.01 g
• Cholesterol: 248 mg
• Sodium: 2502 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 32 g