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Roasted Shrimp with Orzo

This Roasted Shrimp with Orzo is a delicious make-ahead meal. It's fresh, light and perfect anytime! The orzo pasta makes it a real comfort food!

Prep Time
3 hrs 1 min
Cook Time
3 hrs 1 min
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ pound orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup lemon juice 1-2 lemons
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup minced green onions
  • ½ cup minced dill
  • ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • ½ large hothouse cucumber medium diced
  • ¼ cup red onion small diced
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to the package, stirring occasionally. Strain pasta and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together lemon juice and ¼ cup of olive oil. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, place shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 5-6 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through, being careful not to overcook.
  4. Add the shrimp and the green onions, dill, parsley, cucumber and red onion to the orzo and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature to let the flavors blend. Can be made ahead and placed in refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.