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Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion!
I am obsessed with one-pot, quick and easy dishes this season. They save time and effort, plus leave less clean up behind. Today, I suggest you give thisOne Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta a try.The combination of shrimps, pasta, butter, feta cheese and lemon is truly delicious. Check it for yourself.
I cook orzo with feta and butter pretty often, since my husband likes it for breakfast. He is Bulgarian, and he taught me this delicious way to enjoy pasta and noodles. This time around, I decided to turn it into a filling dinner, by adding shrimp, lemon, and extra love. 🙂
ORZO AND SHRIMP VIDEO-RECIPE
HOW TO MAKE ORZO AND SHRIMP
1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pastaaccording to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Meanwhile, pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with Old Bay Seasoning.
2. Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.
3. Remove the shrimps from the skilletand set aside. Inthe sameskillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add orzo and feta cheese. Mix everything well and turn off the heat.
4. Arrange the shrimps on the top and drizzle with generous amount of lemon juice.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and some extra feta cheese.
Please, try to find some good quality feta, as it makes a world of difference in this recipe. I recommend buying feta that is sold in bricks and still in brine. Here is an Amazon link to buyFeta Cheese I use, or you can findgood feta in large health food stores and supermarkets. Enjoy your dinner, friends!
Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Tania Sheff
Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion!
4.70 from 249 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bulgarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 538 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 12 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup good quality feta cheese crumbles
- lemon juice to taste
- chopped parsley and lemon wedges to garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. Meanwhile, pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with Old Bay Seasoning.
Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.
Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add orzo and feta cheese. Mix everything well and turn off the heat.
See AlsoDifferent Types Of Chilli DishesArrange the shrimps on the top and drizzle with generous amount of lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and some extra feta cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.2mg
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Jx says
Hi there. Are the calories for this recipe listed under nutrition for the whole recipe, or per portion?
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Tania Sheff says
Hi there! It's per portion. Happy cooking!
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Graham Parratt says
Really good, used raw Argentinian fresh water red prawns, ready to cook, deveined. Will reduce the quantity of orzo next time we make it. An excellent recipe, already passed it on.Reply
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Graham!
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Liz says
Delicious recipe. I added some chopped green olives and chopped artichokes to give it more of a Mediterranean flare at the end.Reply
Tania Sheff says
Sounds great! Thanks, Liz!
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