Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring tender shrimp, creamy feta, and comforting orzo, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, and oregano. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Fold in cooked orzo and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep it tender. Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Cook orzo just al dente for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg