From above, a swoosh of whipped feta fills one side of a shallow platter, topped with bronzed grilled shrimp and caramelized apricot halves. Scattered cucumber ribbons, pink onion slivers, oregano leaves, pistachios, and lemon zest create a vivid palette of cream, coral, green, and gold.

Oregano Grilled Shrimp with Charred Apricots & Whipped Feta

Name: Oregano Grilled Shrimp with Charred Apricots & Whipped Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: fresh oregano, 3 tbsp leaves, plus extra small leaves for garnish leaves picked; large shrimp, 12 oz peeled and deveined, tails on; apricots, 4 halved and pitted; feta cheese, 4 oz crumbled; Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp; English cucumber, 1/2 shaved into ribbons; small red onion, 1/4 very thinly sliced; pistachios, 2 tbsp roughly chopped; lemon, 1 zested and juiced; small garlic clove, 1 finely grated; Aleppo pepper, 1/2 tsp; ground coriander, 1/2 tsp; honey, 2 tsp; extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp; kosher salt, 3/4 tsp, plus more to taste; black pepper, 1/2 tsp

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 30, 2026

This grilled Mediterranean-inspired dish leans into early-summer produce and warm-weather cooking with juicy oregano-marinated shrimp, charred apricots, and a creamy whipped feta beneath it all. The combination is bright, smoky, salty, and lightly sweet—less predictable than the usual skewers-and-salad route, while still feeling effortless and very seasonal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh oregano - 3 tbsp leaves, plus extra small leaves for garnish - leaves picked
Large shrimp - 12 oz - peeled and deveined, tails on
Apricots - 4 - halved and pitted
Feta cheese - 4 oz - crumbled
Greek yogurt - 3 tbsp
English cucumber - 1/2 - shaved into ribbons
Small red onion - 1/4 - very thinly sliced
Pistachios - 2 tbsp - roughly chopped
Lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
Small garlic clove - 1 - finely grated
Aleppo pepper - 1/2 tsp
Ground coriander - 1/2 tsp
Honey - 2 tsp
Extra-virgin olive oil - 3 tbsp
Kosher salt - 3/4 tsp, plus more to taste
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍢

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes.
Step 2 - 🌿🍋🥄

Finely chop 3 tbsp oregano leaves and mix with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the lemon juice, finely grated garlic, Aleppo pepper, ground coriander, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3 - 🍤🫒⏳

Pat the shrimp dry, toss with the oregano marinade, and let sit for 15 minutes.
Step 4 - 🧀🥣✨

Blend feta, Greek yogurt, 1 tsp olive oil, a small squeeze of lemon juice, and 1 to 2 tbsp water until creamy and spreadable.
Step 5 - 🍑🍯🧂

Toss the apricot halves with honey, a tiny pinch of salt, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Step 6 - 🥒🧅🍋

Toss the cucumber ribbons and thinly sliced red onion with a little lemon zest, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp olive oil.
Step 7 - 🍤🔥🍢

Thread the shrimp onto skewers if desired, then grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
Step 8 - 🍑🔥👌

Grill the apricots cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and grill 1 minute more until caramelized but still holding their shape.
Step 9 - 🍽️🧀🍤

Spread the whipped feta onto a serving platter, then arrange the grilled shrimp and grilled apricots over and around it.
Step 10 - 🥜🌿✨

Top with the cucumber ribbons and red onion. Finish with chopped pistachios, extra oregano leaves, lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil, and the remaining black pepper.
Step 11 - 🍋🍽️😋

Serve immediately, with lemon wedges if you like.

Additional

If you want to stretch the meal, serve it with grilled flatbread or a scoop of herby bulgur on the side. Peaches or nectarines also work beautifully in place of apricots. For extra color in photos, finish with a dusting of Aleppo pepper and a few torn mint leaves alongside the oregano.