Shrimp Orzo With Feta and Tomatoes
Prepare to fall in love with my easy Shrimp Orzo recipe! This one-pan wonder with plum shrimp. tangy feta and tomatoes is delicious, healthy and ready to eat in under than 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
- 2 large shallots or 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ cups (300g) orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp ouzo or white wine , optional
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ⅓ cups (800ml) vegetable broth / stock
- 1 lb (450g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 14 oz (400g) shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (150g) feta cheese , crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh dill , chopped
- freshly ground salt and pepper to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet or chef's pan. Add the diced shallots and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 large shallots
- Add the minced garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and bay leaves.3 cloves garlic , 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp sugar, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, 2 bay leaves
- Stir in the orzo so that it's covered in the oil and seasoning. Add the ouzo or white wine, if using, then stir in the tomato paste, toasting it for a minute.1 ½ cups (300g) orzo pasta, 2 tbsp ouzo or white wine, 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Pour the stock and tomatoes into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is al dente (check with the pack instructions).1 ⅓ cups (800ml) vegetable broth / stock, 1 lb (450g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes, until they turn pink.14 oz (400g) shrimp
- Top with the crumbled feta and garnish with fresh thyme and dill. Discard the bay leaves, have a taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. If you like, you brown the feta under the broiler for a couple of minutes before serving.1 cup (150g) feta cheese, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tbsp fresh dill, freshly ground salt and pepper
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Notes
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This shrimp saganaki with orzo is a hearty meal all on its own. It pairs well with Greek bread and roasted zucchini.
- STORING AND FREEZING: Leftovers will keep for up to three days in the fridge. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1965mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1702IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg
