Baked Shrimp and Orzo with Feta Cheese

Name: Baked Shrimp and Orzo with Feta Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2 1 ½ - 2 pounds large shrimp; salt and pepper; 1 1 cup chopped onion; 1 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil; 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ ½ teaspoon salt; 6 6 garlic cloves; 1 1 pound orzo pasta; 4 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1 cup water; 1 (28-ounce) 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 1 cup frozen peas; 1 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; lemon wedges for serving

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
58 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Baked Shrimp and Orzo with Feta Cheese

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ - 2 1 ½ - 2 pounds large shrimp 31 to 40 per pound, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
1 1 cup chopped onion about 1 medium yellow, white or red onion
1 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1 1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ ½ teaspoon salt
6 6 garlic cloves finely minced or pressed
1 1 pound orzo pasta
4 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1 cup water
1 (28-ounce) 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 1 cup frozen peas
1 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pat the shrimp dry with a few paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and also set aside.
In a 4- or 5-quart pot, combine the onion, oil, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt over medium-low heat. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have started to turn translucent, 7-8 minutes. Check often so the mixture doesn't burn. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the orzo, increase the heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until the orzo is coated with the mixture and is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the broth and water and cook, stirring every once in a while, until the orzo is slightly tender but still has some firmness (it will continue to cook in the oven), about 10-12 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, peas and shrimp.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the feta cheese evenly over the top. Bake the casserole until the shrimp are cooked through and the cheese is lightly browned, 18-20 minutes.
Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Shrimp: because I live nowhere near fresh seafood, I always buy frozen shrimp in the bags (FYI: most shrimp you see in the meat case at the grocery store has already been frozen and thawed and in my experience, the still frozen shrimp in the bags tastes much fresher). I usually pop the frozen bag of shrimp into the fridge the night before I want to use it, then drain off the water and use the thawed shrimp as needed. I almost always buy my frozen shrimp from Sam's Club when I'm in the big city.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 643kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 356mg (119%) Sodium 2202mg (92%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 Serving
Calories	643kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	79g	26%
Protein	57g	114%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	356mg	119%
Sodium	2202mg	92%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	12g	24%