Imagine a dish that transports you to the sun-drenched coastlines of Greece in just 15 minutes - without hours of complicated cooking! This Instant Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta is your culinary escape route from boring weeknight dinners. With tender, succulent shrimp swimming in a vibrant tomato sauce and crowned with creamy, tangy feta, this recipe promises restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by peeling and deveining shrimp, ensuring they are pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Turn Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and add a small amount of olive oil to the bottom of the pot. Heat for 1-2 minutes until oil is shimmering.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their liquid, stirring to combine with garlic and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the tomato mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Add prepared shrimp to the tomato mixture, gently stirring to coat shrimp with sauce.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and cook on high pressure for 2-3 minutes, depending on shrimp size.
- Once cooking completes, perform a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking shrimp.
- Open lid and immediately sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the hot shrimp and tomato mixture.
- Let residual heat slightly melt feta and serve immediately, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Tips
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure they sear and absorb flavors effectively.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best taste and texture.
- Be precise with cooking time - 2-3 minutes is crucial to prevent rubbery shrimp.
- Quick release is key to stop the cooking process and maintain shrimp's delicate texture.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Fresh parsley or basil can elevate the dish's presentation and add a fresh herbal note.
- Choose a good quality feta cheese for the most authentic Mediterranean taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 241kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 140mg
