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: cooking spray; ¾ cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 2 ounces feta, crumbled; ½ teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled; ¼ cup basil, fresh and chopped

Servings: persons

cooking spray
¾ cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
2 ounces feta, crumbled
½ teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb large shrimp, peeled
¼ cup basil, fresh and chopped

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Place shrimp in bowl, mix with 1 teaspoon of oil and basil; let sit.
3
Coat piece of tin foil with cooking spray, place on cookie sheet.
4
Cook pasta in boiling water 5 minutes, omitting salt and fat; drain.
5
Place pasta in large bowl.
6
Stir in 1 teaspoon oil and next seven ingredients.
7
Place orzo mixture on tin foil.
8
Place shrimp mixture on orzo.
9
Cover foil and shrimp/orzo mixture with another piece of foil, and secure it around baking sheet.
10
Bake at 450 degrees until done (25 minutes plus minus depending on your oven).

371

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, ¾ cup orzo pasta, uncooked, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 roma tomatoes, chopped, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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