Basil Shrimp With Feta And Orzo Recipe

Name: Basil Shrimp With Feta And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 regular-size foil oven cooking bag; cooking spray; 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup diced tomato; 3/4 cup sliced scallion; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 regular-size foil oven cooking bag
cooking spray
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup diced tomato
3/4 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Spray the inside of the foil bag with cooking spray and place on a large shallow baking pan.
3
Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
Place the pasta in a large bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon of the oil and the next 7 ingredients.
6
Place the orzo mixture in teh foil bag.
7
Combine the shrimp and basil.
8
Arrange shrimp mixture on the orzo.
9
Fold edges of bag to seal.
10
Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes.
11
Cut open the bag with a sharp knife (watch out for the steam) and peel the foil back.
12
Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon of oil.
13
Serve.

511

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 regular-size foil oven cooking bag, cooking spray, 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Basil Shrimp With Feta And Orzo 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basil Shrimp With Feta And Orzo

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Variations & substitutions

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