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Greek Shrimp Orzo
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Greek Shrimp Orzo

By Foodista45 min🍽 6 servings

Greek Shrimp Orzo is a Mediterranean main course. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 410 calories, 24g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. For $3.4 per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of lemon juice, feta cheese, shrimp, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe ear

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine lemon juice and 1/2 cup olive oil.Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Pour in orzo and cook until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta, pour into a large serving bowl, and immediately add lemon juice/olive oil mixture. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.

  5. 5

    Add shrimp, salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are just done.

  6. 6

    Add the shrimp, green onions, parsley, and feta to the orzo mixture. Stir well.

  7. 7

    Let the orzo sit for 1 hour. If you make it earlier in the day, cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.Just before serving, add the basil and gently mix. If desired, serve over a bed of spinach or lettuce.

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Ingredients (9)

  • 5 large leaves of basil, chiffonaded
  • 1/2 pound Feta cheese, 1 lb
  • 1 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts)
  • 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 pound (12 oz.) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 1 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper