Description
A delightful dish that balances bright flavors and satisfying textures from shrimp, orzo, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the cooked orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and feta cheese. Mix gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg