Mediterranean Shrimp with Garlic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 4 slices crusty bread
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat shrimp dry; mince garlic; chop parsley (if using). Season shrimp with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, then stir in oregano and red pepper flakes (if using).

3. 3

   Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Add shrimp to the sauce and cook 3–5 minutes, stirring once, until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Stir in lemon juice and adjust salt/pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Serve immediately over crusty bread, spooning sauce over the top; garnish with parsley (if using).