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Shrimp Orzo With Feta and Tomatoes
Prepare to fall in love with my Shrimp Orzo with Feta and Tomatoes recipe! Delicious, healthy, and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 486 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
- 2 shallots , finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp ouzo or white wine , optional
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ⅓ cups (800ml) vegetable broth / stock
- 1 lb (450g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 14 oz (400g) shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (150g) feta cheese , crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh dill , chopped
- Freshly ground salt and pepper to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet or chef's pan. Add the diced shallots and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, sugar, chilli flakes and bay leaves.
- Stir in the orzo so that it's covered in the oil and seasoning. Add the ouzo or white wine, if using, then stir in the tomato paste.
- Pour the stock and tomatoes into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is al dente (check with the pack instructions).
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes, until they turn pink.
- Top with the crumbled feta and garnish with fresh thyme and dill. Discard the bay leaves, have a taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. If you like, you brown the feta under the broiler for a couple of minutes before serving.
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Notes
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This shrimp saganaki with orzo is a hearty meal all on its own. It pairs well with Greek bread and roasted zucchini.
- STORING AND FREEZING: Leftovers will keep for up to three days in the fridge. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1965mg
(82%)
Potassium
679mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1702IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
282mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1965mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 679mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1702IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.