Greek Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
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Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled if you use frozen, defrost the night before
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large minced garlic clove
- 1 shot ouzo
- 1-2 chopped tomatoes or about 6-8 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½ pound uncooked orzo
- 2-3 ounces crumbled feta cheese.
- Salt/Pepper
Instructions
- In a pot boil the shrimp for about 4 minutes in plenty of water. Remove from water and save at least 2 cups of water
- In another deep pan or pot heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 2 more minutes.
- Add the shot of ouzo and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, and let it come to a boil.
- Now add the 2 cups of the water from the shrimp, the orzo, ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, the parsley and basil.
- Let it simmer until the orzo has absorbed all the water (about 10 minutes) and is soft like a risotto. Check often and add more water as needed.
- Serve with crumbled feta on top or you can mix the feta in the whole dish.
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