Mediterranean Shrimp Sauté

If you love lemon, capers, olives, garlic, and oregano, you will LOVE this Mediterranean Shrimp Sauté! It’s paleo, big on flavor, ready in minutes, and easily served by itself, with veggies, or atop cauliflower rice. It’s easy to throw together, prepared in one pan, and ideal for a dinner that’s a little out of the ordinary! {Paleo}

After creating Mediterranean Chicken Sauté, it was only a matter of time before there was a Mediterranean Shrimp Sauté. And by “matter of time,” I mean, like, five days. But how can we even delay the deliciousness that is shrimp with Mediterranean flavors? I have no chill, and here we are.

There is something about the capers + black/green olive combo that prevents dinner from being a bore. There’s also something about lemon + garlic that makes a meal next-level awesome. And there’s something about oregano + parsley that keep it real. You don’t even have to be a savvy chef to make this Mediterranean dish work. 

One little tip I have discovered over time is that once the shrimp has cooked through, scoop out some of the liquid that inevitably pools in the pan and replace it with a little coconut oil. Doing so prevents your sauté from becoming soggy or too dry. 

The hardest thing about Mediterranean Shrimp Sauté is remembering to put the extra “r” n Mediterranean. It’s totally true, this recipe is super-easy to throw together. It’s also a breeze to sauté. And by the time the dish is ready, your kitchen will smell like a Mediterranean vacation destination. There are worse ways to spend a day.

So let’s grab a sauté pan or skillet and get to work creating a delicious, mouthwatering paleo dinner recipe! 

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SAUTÊ INGREDIENTS:

Below are the savory, citrusy ingredients for your very own Mediterranean Shrimp Sauté.

• Shrimp. Fresh or thawed, deveined.
• Coconut oil. Enough to cover the bottom of the pan, and more to add later.
• Sea salt. A pinch, or slightly more, if desired, will do.
• Lemon. Juice and slices, seeds removed.
• Fresh garlic. Peeled and pressed.
• Olives. A mixed variety will offer a diverse flavor.
• Capers. About a tablespoon will do.
• Dried oregano and parsley. These two herbs take the flavor up a notch!

HOW TO MAKE MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SAUTÊ:

This one-pan meal is ready to go in no time!

1. In a large sauté pan, melt the oil and add the sea salt. Next, add the shrimp. Cook on a medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp has deepened in color (it will also shrink some). Once cooked, use a spoon to scoop out excess liquid so only enough liquid remains to cover the bottom of the pan. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil to prevent burning.    
2. Next add the lemon juice, sliced lemon, pressed garlic, olives, and capers. Cook about 5-6 minutes on medium heat.    
3. Stir in parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
4. For tastiest results, consume within 24 hours.

WHAT TO SERVE THIS WITH:

Enjoy your Mediterranean Shrimp Sauté by itself or pair it with:

• Cauliflower Rice
• Spaghetti squash noodles
• Sautéed veggies

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