Greek Shrimp & Orzo Recipe
This recipe is a great way to stretch a pound of shrimp into a meal for 6 people! Delicious, fresh and minimal ingredients make this a fast but special meal. You can use any size shrimp and you can buy the shrimp cooked or uncooked. If you find well priced uncooked shrimp simply bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add the shrimp (shelled or unshelled) and return to boil. As soon as the pot returns to a boil, drain and rinse the shrimp with cold water. If the shrimp have shells they are now easy to remove. If the shrimp need cleaned, run a paring knife down their back and remove the vein under cold water.
Ingredients
- 4 scallions
- 1 pound cooked orzo pasta
- 3 T plus more for garnish fresh oregano
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 lb. cooked cleaned shrimp
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t pepper
- 6 oz. feta cheese crumbled
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Thinly slice scallions, white and green parts
- Finely chop fresh oregano
- Cook orzo according to package directions and drain
- Mix orzo, tomatoes and their juices, 3 T oregano, salt & pepper
- in a large, shallow casserole dish.
- Dot the top of the orzo mixture with cooked shrimp.
- Bake covered in oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Return to the oven uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese begins to lightly brown.
- Serve with a green salad and sliced fruit.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 221g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 444 | |
| Calories from Fat 75 | 17% |
| Total Fat 8.54g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4.71g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium 413mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 60.33g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 4.16g | 3% |
| Protein 29.67g | 47% |
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