Shrimp, feta, and orzo come together to create a delectable dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table! The shrimp is cooked to perfection, the feta cheese adds a creamy richness, and the orzo provides a hearty base for the dish. This recipe is also easy to make, so you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
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SHRIMP ORZO WITH FETA
Tender, hearty and flavorful, this recipe is one of my favorites! Garlic and a splash of lemon add to the fresh taste and heart-healthy benefits of shrimp. -Sarah Hummel, Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes., Drain orzo. Add orzo, cilantro and pepper to shrimp mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND FETA
Broiled shrimp mixed with lemon, scallions, fresh herbs, crunchy cucumber, salty feta and olives makes this an elegant pasta salad. Serve it as a hearty side dish or easy main course.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs). Drain and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping, while you make the shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; arrange in a single layer. Broil the shrimp, turning once, until opaque and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, lemon zest and juice, scallions, mint, dill, cucumber, feta, olives and the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to the bowl with the pasta; toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 830 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 4 grams
ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
- Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don't overcook!
- Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.
ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, AND WHITE WINE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return orzo to same pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through). Arrange shrimp atop orzo. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.
BASIL SHRIMP WITH FETA AND ORZO
Make and share this Basil Shrimp with Feta and Orzo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim127
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Spray the inside of the foil bag with cooking spray and place on a large shallow baking pan.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Drain.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon of the oil and the next 7 ingredients.
- Place the orzo mixture in teh foil bag.
- Combine the shrimp and basil.
- Arrange shrimp mixture on the orzo.
- Fold edges of bag to seal.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Cut open the bag with a sharp knife (watch out for the steam) and peel the foil back.
- Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon of oil.
- Serve.
LEMON SHRIMP ORZO
What I love about this lemon shrimp orzo is that it's so tasty and it can be eaten hot or cold. It tastes great with chicken, too. -Aleni Salcedo, East Elmhurst, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, orzo and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until orzo is al dente, 8-10 minutes., Stir in shrimp, arugula, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Stir in olives. Sprinkle with feta and basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BAKED ORZO WITH SHRIMP, TOMATO SAUCE, AND FETA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cook onion, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and salt, then reduce heat and simmer briskly, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir shrimp into sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- While sauce and shrimp are cooking, cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water (see Tips, page 204) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain orzo in a sieve. Return orzo to pot and toss with remaining tablespoon oil. Stir in sauce with shrimp and reserved cooking water, then add olives and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon half of pasta into an oiled 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass baking dish, then sprinkle with half of feta. Top with remaining pasta and feta, then bake in middle of oven, uncovered, until cheese is slightly melted and pasta is heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
ONE-POT ORZO WITH SHRIMP, TOMATO AND FETA
Inspired by a Greek appetizer, shrimp saganaki, this one-pot recipe adds orzo and grape tomatoes to make a complete meal. Blistering the grape tomatoes coaxes out their natural sweetness, which pairs well with the salty feta. For a vegetarian version, skip the shrimp and stir in some spinach or arugula at the end. Warm up leftovers by adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, vegetables, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine half the garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the shrimp, coating it well.
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano and ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the orzo, stirring until lightly toasted, about 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes and 1 cup water. Season with salt, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up anything stuck on the bottom.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until just shy of al dente, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom, about 10 minutes. Add the marinated shrimp on top, cover and cook until they are cooked through and the orzo is al dente, 4 to 6 minutes more.
- Remove from the heat, divide among plates and finish with black pepper, feta and parsley. Serve with more red-pepper flakes, if desired.
SHRIMP WITH ORZO
From Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 1/2 cup. Per serving: 424 calories, 7.6 g fat, 29.2 g protein, 57.1 g carb, 3.8 g fiber, 142 g cholesterol.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Oven
Time 1h21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain tomatoes through a sieve into a bowl, reserving tomatoes and 1/2 cup tomato liquid.
- Let the oil get heated in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the onion and garlic; stir/saute for 3 minutes.
- Add in the wine; cook 1 minute.
- Add in tomatoes with 1/2 cup liquid, 1 1/2 tablespoon parsley, capers, and next 4 ingredients; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in shrimp; cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked orzo; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spoon mixture into an 11x7 inch casserole dish that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and remaining parsley evenly over the top.
- Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 189.5, Sodium 880.1, Carbohydrate 82.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 39
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling while you're cooking.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking shrimp, orzo, or any other ingredient, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Season your food: Don't be afraid to season your food with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Shrimp with Feta and Orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce and then tossed with orzo, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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