Description
This Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta recipe is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines succulent shrimp, orzo pasta, and tangy feta cheese for a flavorful meal that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red onion in olive oil until softened. Add tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through.
- Combine: Stir in cooked orzo, olives, and lemon juice. Remove from heat and top with feta and parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle with more olive oil before serving.
- You can use whole wheat orzo or rice for a gluten-free alternative.
- This dish tastes great warm or at room temperature, and leftovers are delicious the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
