Description
A delicious Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp dish that combines juicy shrimp with creamy feta and fresh ingredients for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1⁄4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked orzo, shrimp, parsley, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and feta cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables as desired.
- Can substitute gluten-free orzo if needed.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked properly to avoid any health issues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg