Shrimp Orzo with Feta

Name: Shrimp Orzo with Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/4 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Tender, hearty and flavorful, this recipe is one of my favorites! Garlic and a splash of lemon add to the fresh taste and heart-healthy benefits of shrimp. —Sarah Hummel, Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/4 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Drain orzo. Add orzo, cilantro and pepper to shrimp mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 406 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as ORZO WITH SHRIMP in Healthy Cooking December/January 2012

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nimojagw

Dec 25, 2017

Delicious and easy to make
DuckyD

Oct 6, 2017

I can't get the stars to work right, they seem to limit me to only 3 stars, but I thought that this recipe was better than that. I followed the recipe exactly and my son, who is 39, really liked it a lot.
muffbear74

Feb 2, 2017

Didn't add the cikantro and liked it, but it seemed to need something. May try adding basil if I make it again.
mcsbow

Oct 17, 2016

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readerboehm

Jun 27, 2016

A little on the bland side...next time we will add a touch of old bay.
veggiemama

Apr 25, 2016

I followed the recipe exactly but this was way too bland.
cbybee

Mar 7, 2016

Easy, quick, light meal. I liked the idea of adding spinach, will add a little more next time. I used shaved Parmesan and added a few spices.
misscoffeepot

Dec 31, 2015

This is a quick and lovely meal. I kept it warm in a crockpot to serve at a buffet. You would easily impress company with this one. The flavors are light and refreshing, and could be easily tweaked to suit individual tastes
lorstout

Dec 14, 2015

Love this fast meal! I substituted parmesan for feta and about a cup of spinach for the cilantro to make it a one pot meal.
redhen1970

Aug 14, 2015

Love the light flavor and textures in this dish. Served it to company and caught one licking his bowl. Lol!