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shrimp orzo

A flavorful shrimp and orzo pasta dish with fresh herbs and lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup black olives pitted and chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zest
  • salt
  • black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 15 seconds.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Add orzo pasta to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in olives and crumbled feta cheese. Add remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Nestle the cooked shrimp into the orzo, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
  9. Garnish with additional feta and fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Enjoy this quick and easy shrimp orzo dish, perfect for weeknights!