Orzo Salad With Shrimp And Feta Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad With Shrimp And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 2 cups orzo pasta; 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed), coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; Freshly ground pepper; Grated zest of 2 lemons, plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill; 1 cup diced English cucumber; 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese; 3 Tbsp. halved black olives

Servings: persons

About 2 cups orzo pasta
1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed), coarsely chopped
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Freshly ground pepper
Grated zest of 2 lemons, plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup diced English cucumber
4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
3 Tbsp. halved black olives

1
Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs). Drain and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside while you make the shrimp, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.
2
Toss the shrimp on a baking sheet with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; arrange in a single layer. Broil the shrimp, turning once, until opaque and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the shrimp, lemon zest and juice, scallions, mint, dill, cucumber, feta, olives and the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to the bowl with the pasta; toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 2 cups orzo pasta, 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed), coarsely chopped, 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orzo Salad With Shrimp And Feta

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