Greek Shrimp and Orzo Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
506 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Shrimp and Orzo Pasta Bake
Description
This recipe features orzo pasta baked in a mixture of chicken stock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, onion and garlic powders, and chopped Castelvetrano olives for a Mediterranean base. After the orzo cooks to al dente in the oven, peeled and deveined shrimp are stirred in, drizzled with olive oil, and baked briefly until just cooked. The dish is served topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh oregano, which add creamy and herbal notes.
Texture combines the tender pasta with the slightly firm shrimp, while the tomato and olive base adds bright acidity and savory depth. The feta adds a creamy, salty finish, and fresh oregano provides an herbal lift.
This bake can be served as a standalone meal or paired with a fresh Greek salad to complement the rich, baked flavors. It is structured for straightforward baking with layered flavors that develop during the short baking times.
Because the orzo cooks in the tomato mixture, the dish melds flavors throughout. The shrimp are added near the end to keep them tender and prevent overcooking. The use of Castelvetrano olives introduces a mild olive flavor distinct from more common black or Kalamata olives.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tbsp chicken stock paste
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 540 ml diced tomatoes canned
- 1/3 cup Castelvetrano olives finely chopped
- 1 lb Shrimp defrosted, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- oregano fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- To a medium-sized baking dish mix together the orzo, chicken stock paste, water, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried oregano, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and olives. Stir everything together until well combined. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the orzo is al dente.
- To the pan add the shrimp and stir. Drizzle over the olive oil and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp are just done.
- Stir and serve topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh oregano.
Notes
- Serve this with a fresh Greek salad for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.2g | 10% |
| Protein | 30.4g | 61% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.4g | 97% |
| Cholesterol | 199.3mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1047.5mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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