Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Lemon And Feta Recipe

Name: Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Lemon And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, more for the dish; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26 to 30 per lb.); kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 5 ounces Baby Spinach; 1 lb orzo pasta; 6 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1-1/2 cups); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 finely grated lemon, zest of; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil, more for the dish
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26 to 30 per lb.)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
5 ounces Baby Spinach
1 lb orzo pasta
6 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425u00b0F. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with oil.
2
Heat 2 Tbs. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoons each salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp start to lose their raw color (but don't cook through), about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the spinach and cook, tossing, until it starts to wilt, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
3
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and toss with the shrimp mixture, feta, 2 Tbs. oil, half the thyme, and lemon zest. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with the remaining Tbs. oil, the remaining teaspoons thyme, and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Sprinkle on top of the pasta.
4
Bake the pasta until the breadcrumbs brown and the pasta heats through, about 20 minutes (cover with foil if the top browns too quickly). Let cool for a couple of minutes and then serve. Great with a side salad.

933

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, more for the dish, 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26 to 30 per lb.), kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Lemon And Feta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Lemon And Feta

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