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Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp

A refreshing and zesty dish featuring succulent shrimp, creamy feta, and tender orzo pasta, perfect for a light dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, seafood
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Vegetables and Cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, drain the orzo in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the skillet with the shrimp. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  2. Add the cooked orzo and crumbled feta cheese to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.

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