Baked Feta Pasta w/ Shrimp Recipe • Seafood Nutrition Partnership

Baked Feta Pasta w/ Shrimp

Apr 05, 2022June 20, 202322 2933
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baked feta pasta
in Easy at Home, Family Meals, Spring

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
3 cloves garlic chopped or pressed
1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
8 oz block feta cheese
1 lb medium-sized raw shrimp peeled and deveined
8 oz. pasta- pick your favorite
1.5 cups packed baby spinach roughly chopped, or a handful of basil
juice and zest of 1 lemon
Parsley for garnish(optional)
Hop on the viral TikTok baked feta pasta trend like we did, you won't regret it!

Instructions

1.First, preheat the oven to 400°F. In the baking dish, combine the tomatoes, oil, italian seasoning, and garlic, salt and pepper. In the middle of the ingredients, make a space to add the feta.After adding, turn it into the oil to coat on both sides.
2.Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir everything together until the tomatoes and feta combine.
3.Add in the shrimp and bake for 7 minutes more, or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
4.While the shrimp is baking, cook the pasta to al-dente. Drain pasta, but reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
5.Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the spinach, lemon zest, drained pasta, lemon juice, and hot pasta water. Season with salt and pepper.
6.Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired and serve.

We admit it, we definitely follow TikTok trends and this has to be one of our favorites. A few months ago, the feta pasta bake was trending and we wanted to see if we could make it even more delicious by adding sustainable shrimp (spoiler: we can!). We know we’re a bit behind but we were hoping to bring this trend back because we definitely want to eat it every day! So, grab those frozen shrimp from your freezer and try this viral TikTok baked feta pasta recipe tonight!

#DYK Shrimp is the most consumed seafood in the U.S.? These sweet little shellfish are America’s favorite seafood because of their versatility, plus they cook quickly and are budget-friendly. Shrimp is great for everything from pasta dishes to pre-made shrimp rings, and tacos to ceviche. These shellfish occur in all oceans—in shallow and deep water—and in freshwater lakes and streams. They range in length from a few millimeters to more than about 8 inches.  Larger shrimp are often referred to as prawns.

How to Thaw:

Thawing frozen shrimp is easy! Let the frozen shrimp thaw slowly in the refrigerator overnight on paper towels. In a rush? No need to stress, simply submerge it in its vacuum packaging or a water-tight bag in cold water for 15-20 minutes. 

How to Cook:

Shrimp is tasty boiled, sautéed, grilled or it can be purchased pre-cooked frozen. Cooking shrimp in the shell can retain flavor. When it’s cooked, shrimp should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. This is the best indicator of whether or not shrimp is fully cooked. Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Cooking Seafood for more information. Shrimp is a super-genius way to a fast and healthy dinner, check out our delicious recipes here. 

Nutrients: 

Shrimp is a lean protein and contains important minerals such as selenium, iron, iodine, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, and magnesium. These minerals play an important role in the body from thyroid health to immune support. Shrimp does contain a small amount of omega-3 fats, but as seen here it is not a top contender. 

The following nutrition information is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a 3 oz. serving of shrimp, dry heat.

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