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Shrimp With Orzo

Shrimp With Orzo (5.5 PTS recipe image
This Mediterranean-inspired shrimp and orzo dish is a perfect weeknight dinner that balances savory, tangy, and fresh flavors. Succulent shrimp are cooked in a skillet with diced tomatoes, garlic, and white wine, then combined with tender orzo pasta. The addition of briny capers, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper adds depth and a slight kick. Baked briefly with crumbled feta cheese, the dish develops a warm, comforting texture with a salty, creamy topping. It's light enough for a summer evening but satisfying enough for any season. Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 369.5
Description
This Mediterranean-inspired shrimp and orzo dish is a perfect weeknight dinner that balances savory, tangy, and fresh flavors. Succulent shrimp are cooked in a skillet with diced tomatoes, garlic, and white wine, then combined with tender orzo pasta. The addition of briny capers, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper adds depth and a slight kick. Baked briefly with crumbled feta cheese, the dish develops a warm, comforting texture with a salty, creamy topping. It's light enough for a summer evening but satisfying enough for any season. Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
  • 28 ounces Tomatoes, canned -- diced and undrained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 1 cup Onion -- diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic -- minced
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons Parsley -- fresh -- chopped -- divided
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 dash Crushed red pepper
  • 1 pound Shrimp -- medium -- peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups Orzo -- Hot -- cooked (about 1 cup uncooked)
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese -- crumbled
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. 2
    Cook orzo according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. 3
    Drain the canned tomatoes through a sieve into a bowl, reserving the tomatoes and measuring out 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
  6. 6
    Pour in white wine and cook for 1 minute, stirring to deglaze the pan.
  7. 7
    Add the reserved tomatoes, 1/2 cup reserved tomato liquid, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, capers, oregano, basil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to the skillet.
  8. 8
    Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9
    Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  10. 10
    Stir in the cooked orzo pasta until well combined with the sauce.
  11. 11
    Spoon the shrimp and pasta mixture into an 11x7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  12. 12
    Top evenly with crumbled feta cheese and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of parsley.
  13. 13
    Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes, until the cheese is warm and slightly melted.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 369.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.7g17%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 191.4mg64%
Sodium 729.7mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 37.9g13%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
Sugars 23.3g
Protein 34.4g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, orzo, pasta, mediterranean, seafood, dinner, quick, feta, tomatoes, capers, garlic, onion, white wine, parmesan, healthy, easy, weeknight, greek, italian, baked
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