Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful one-pan meal that features juicy shrimp, tender orzo pasta, tangy feta cheese, and an array of fresh vegetables. This recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but is also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a healthy choice for family meals. The combination of spices and olives creates an irresistible flavor profile that will transport you to sun-soaked shores. Enjoy this colorful dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives
- 6 oz feta cheese
- Fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime juice, freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; rinse shrimp under cold water if needed.
- In a bowl, season shrimp with smoked paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
- Add orzo and chicken stock to the same skillet; bring to boil then reduce to low heat, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender (10–12 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and crumbled feta.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet along with lemon juice and fresh basil; mix gently.
- Serve warm with extra basil garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg