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Greek Shrimp and Orzo with Feta
A vibrant and flavorful one-pan dish featuring orzo pasta cooked in a savory broth with cherry tomatoes, olives, and herbs, topped with succulent shrimp and creamy feta cheese. This quick meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🧂 Ingredientes
- 1.5 cups Orzo pasta
- 3 cups Chicken stock(or vegetable stock/water)
- 8 oz Cherry tomatoes(red and yellow, halved)
- 0.33 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil(chopped)
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives(sliced)
- 0.25 cup Green olives(sliced)
- 6 oz Feta cheese(crumbled or diced)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil(chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1.5 lb Raw shrimp(peeled and deveined, large)
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika(for shrimp)
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder(for shrimp)
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning(for shrimp)
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes(for shrimp)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil(for shrimp)
👨🍳 Instrucciones
- 1
In a large skillet or oven-safe pan, combine the orzo, chicken stock, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and sliced green olives.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: Using a good quality stock will enhance the flavor. - 2
Stir in the lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 0.25 tsp smoked paprika, 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more liquid if it becomes too dry.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: Orzo should be al dente and most of the liquid absorbed. - 4
While the orzo cooks, prepare the shrimp. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning, 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Once the orzo is cooked, arrange the seasoned shrimp on top of the orzo mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: Distribute the shrimp and feta evenly. - 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: Do not overcook the shrimp. - 7
Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately.
💡 Consejos de Profesional
- ✓If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the orzo mixture to a baking dish before adding shrimp and feta.
- ✓Adjust the amount of chili powder and red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- ✓For a richer flavor, use chicken stock instead of water.
✨ Ideas de "Twist"
Inspiración para tu propia versión de esta receta
- Add other seafood like calamari or mussels.
- Include chopped spinach or kale in the orzo mixture.