Description
This Shrimp Orzo With Feta and Tomatoes recipe is a savory and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, tangy feta cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes with orzo pasta. It’s a perfect meal for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large shallots or 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp ouzo or white wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/3 cups (800ml) vegetable broth / stock
- 1 lb (450g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 14 oz (400g) shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (150g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- freshly ground salt and pepper to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook shallots until softened.
- Add garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves.
- Stir in orzo, ouzo or white wine, and tomato paste.
- Pour in stock and tomatoes, simmer until orzo is al dente.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Top with feta, thyme, and dill; adjust seasoning.
Notes
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pair with Greek bread and roasted zucchini.
- STORING AND FREEZING: Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to three days but are not suitable for freezing.