Greek Shrimp Orzo

Name: Greek Shrimp Orzo
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 large leaves of basil, chiffonaded; 1/2 pound Feta cheese, 1 lb; 1 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts); 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3/4 pound (12 oz.) orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt and pepper

“Greek Shrimp Orzo is a Mediterranean main course. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 410 calories, 24g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. For $3.4 per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of lemon juice, feta cheese, shrimp, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 70%, which is solid. Try Greek Shrimp with Orzo, Greek Shrimp with Zucchini, Orzo and Feta, and Greek Orzo Salad with Roasted Shrimp {Guest Post} for similar recipes.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 6
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 6

Basillarge, chiffonaded5 large leaves
Feta cheese1 lb½ lb
Green onionsgreen and white parts1 cup
Lemon juice½ cup
Tbsp olive oildivided½ cup
Orzo pasta)12 oz., rice-shaped pasta12 oz
Parsley1 cup
Shrimppeeled and deveined1 lb
Salt and pepper6 servings

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7 steps · 45 min

1
Combine lemon juice and 1/2 cup olive oil.Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Pour in orzo and cook until al dente.
3
Drain the pasta, pour into a large serving bowl, and immediately add lemon juice/olive oil mixture. Stir well.

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