Shrimp Orzo with Feta
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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
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1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1-1/4 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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1.
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, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes.
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2.
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.
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