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Greek Shrimp Orzo

Name: Greek Shrimp Orzo
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 2-1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese; 1-1/2 cups pitted Greek olives

6 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Cook: 2 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 03, 2023

This is one of our go-to meals. It's finger-licking good and so satisfying, and it reheats well. My husband would rather have the shrimp orzo than go out to eat. Serve it with crusty bread and a green salad. — Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Greek Shrimp Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2-1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1-1/2 cups pitted Greek olives

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add basil and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat and set aside.

In a large skillet, saute shallot in butter and remaining oil until tender. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano and garlic; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes.
Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the orzo mixture, feta cheese and olives. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 673 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein.

Greek Shrimp Orzo

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