Sautéed Shrimp With Tomato Sauce, Feta & Rice
Looking for an easy shrimp recipe for dinner? This sautéed shrimp with tomato sauce, feta, rice, and vegetables will hit the spot. It’s healthy, so easy to make, and super flavourful!

Protein-rich shrimp and tons of veggies all packed into a yummy rice bowl? It’s like all my favourite things in one!
This sautéed shrimp with tomato sauce, feta, and rice recipe is such a comforting, healthy, and easy dinner idea. I hope you love this one as much as I do.
This recipe packs in a TON of veggies in the form of spinach, mushrooms, and tomato sauce. It’s served over fibre-rich whole grains (brown rice), is high in protein from the shrimp, and gets in healthy fats in the form of olive oil.
As a dietitian, this ticks all my boxes for a healthy, nutritionally-balanced dish. Let’s get cooking!
Want more shrimp recipe inspiration? Check out my roundup of 15+ easy, healthy shrimp recipes for more ideas!
How To Sauté Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp is one of my go-to proteins to add to any meal. They’re super quick to cook and pair well with everything. Plus, you can easily keep a bag of frozen shrimp in your freezer – they thaw in minutes!
To start, you’ll want to make sure your shrimp are thawed, deveined, and tails removed. I simply thaw shrimp by running cold water over them in a colander.
Pat the shrimp dry and then place in a bowl. Toss them in a bit of oil (I like avocado or olive oil), salt, and pepper.
Then, heat up a pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot (a splash of water should sizzle on it), place the shrimp on the pan. They should be in a single layer with a bit of space between each piece.
Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside. They’ll be opaque, pink, and slightly browned when done.
How To Store + Reheat Leftovers
Leftovers of this dish can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat – simply pop the leftovers in the microwave or warm them up on the stove.
Recipe Modifications
Feel free to experiment with different types of whole grains instead of brown rice (try serving this over quinoa, for instance). Or, you could even serve this over pasta if you’d prefer!
You can also experiment with adding different veggies to this dish – don’t feel like you need to stick to mushrooms and spinach. Off the top of my head, I think sautéed kale, bell peppers, or carrots would taste delicious.
To make a dairy-free version of this recipe, simply omit the feta or replace it with a vegan version.
If you prefer things a little spicy, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes!
Health Benefits of Shrimp
- An excellent source of high-quality protein – a standard 3-ounce or 85-gram serving provides 18 grams
- A good source of micronutrients like selenium, B12, iron, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, magnesium, and iron
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
- Rich in micronutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K
- A good source of dietary fibre
- High in antioxidants, like lycopene and beta-carotene
Health Benefits of Brown Rice
- A fibre-rich whole grain, with 1 cup providing 3.5 grams (about 14% of your daily needs)
- An excellent source of B-vitamins, like thiamin, niacin, B6, and pantothenic acid
- A good source of minerals like manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and iron
More Healthy Shrimp Recipes
- Garlic Shrimp With Smoked Paprika & Honey
- Cheesy Butternut Squash Rice Bowl With Shrimp
- Shrimp & Broccoli With Lemon, Honey & Feta
- Green Goddess Rice Bowl With Shrimp
- Shrimp Taco Salad Bowl
- Basil Walnut Pesto Linguine With Shrimp
- Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad With Shrimp
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Ingredients
- 20 shrimp, thawed, de-veined, tails off (enough for 2)
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups spinach, raw
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added spice
Instructions
- Add brown rice to a saucepan with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat, and let cook for about 25 minutes, or until water has absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to steam with cover on.
- Meanwhile, heat up a large pan over medium and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sliced mushrooms, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Next, add spinach to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, or until wilted.
- Pour tomato sauce over mushroom-spinach mixture. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the tomato sauce begins to bubble. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Set aside.
- Heat a separate pan over medium-high heat. Toss shrimp in remaining Tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp on pan 1-2 minutes per side. When pink, opaque, and slightly browned, remove from pan and stir into tomato sauce mixture.
- Serve brown rice into bowls and top with tomato-veggie-shrimp mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese over top, stir together, and enjoy hot!
Notes
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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16 Comments on “Sautéed Shrimp With Tomato Sauce, Feta & Rice”
Recipe was FULL of flavour and so filling but not too heavy.
Perfect for a rainy day in 🙂
Amazing!! So happy to hear that. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
So delicious!! So many good weeknight recipes on this blog, I always check in when I need inspo!😊
Aw thank you so much for the kind words, Sarah!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one – looking forward to seeing what you try next 🙂
Sooo good! Simple but tastes amazing! Definitely go-to dinner recipe.
Aw thank you so much for sharing love!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one 🙂
I served this over pasta instead of rice and somehow, it ended up tasting like Skyline Chili to me (which is incredible, since Skyline is hard to find!). Maybe it’s the cumin? Definitely a repeat recipe!
Hi Cassie! I’ve never tried Skyline Chili, but it sounds like that’s a good thing!! Happy to hear you enjoyed it. I need to try it over pasta, too!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙂
This is such an easy cozy recipe! And the flavor profile is on point. I served with farro on the side.
Hi Molly! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one!! Love the farro addition so much – I need to try that next time 🙂
I made this last night after seeing it on your IG. It was easy and delicious! I love how variable it is and pantry friendly. Definitely folding into my weeknight rotation!
Hi Allegra! I’m so happy to hear you stumbled upon this recipe and that you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience – I so appreciate it!
Hi, this recipe looks fabulous and I look forward to making it. Can you post the nutritional breakdown of this recipe? Thanks!
Hi Mary! Thank you so much – I’d love to know if you give the recipe a try 🙂
For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on the numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! That said, if you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal! Thank you for understanding and respecting my decision not to include them <3.
Carrie
Do you have a calorie count/nutritional guide for this recipe?
Hi Leroy!
For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! That said, if you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal. Thank you for understanding.