Greek Shrimp Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek Shrimp Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly-squeezed; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided; 3/4 pound orzo rice-shaped pasta; 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined; salt; pepper; 1 cup green onions chopped, green and white parts; 1 cup Italian parsley chopped; 3/4 cup feta cheese; 5 leaves basil chiffonaded; spinach Bed of, or lettuce, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lemon juice freshly-squeezed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
3/4 pound orzo rice-shaped pasta
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
salt
pepper
1 cup green onions chopped, green and white parts
1 cup Italian parsley chopped
3/4 cup feta cheese
5 leaves basil chiffonaded
spinach Bed of, or lettuce, optional

1
Combine lemon juice and 1/2 cup olive oil.
2
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
3
Pour in orzo and cook until al dente.
4
Drain the pasta, pour into a large serving bowl, and immediately add lemon juice/olive oil mixture. Stir well.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are just done.
6
Add the shrimp, green onions, parsley, and feta to the orzo mixture. Stir well.
7
Let the orzo sit for 1 hour. If you make it earlier in the day, cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
8
Just before serving, add the basil and gently mix. If desired, serve over a bed of spinach or lettuce.

860

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly-squeezed, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided, 3/4 pound orzo rice-shaped pasta, 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Greek Shrimp 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.

Greek Shrimp Orzo

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