
Shrimp with Feta and Orzo
Shrimp with Feta and Orzo · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 480 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
Tender shrimp and juicy tomatoes are gently warmed with bright lemon and fresh herbs, then finished with salty feta and spooned over comforting orzo pasta for a fresh, Mediterranean inspired meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 480
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 320 gOrzo pasta
- 300 gTomatoes
- 15 gParsley
- 500 gShrimp
- 5 gLemon, rind of
- 120 gFeta cheese
- 2 LWater
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, ladle, pot, serving bowls, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and cook orzo
Gather a pot, colander, skillet, knife, cutting board, and spoon, then cook the orzo pasta in boiling water according to package directions and drain well. · 10 min
What to look for: tender but firm
- Cook tomatoes
Add the tomatoes to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until their liquid releases and cooks away. · 6 min
What to look for: pan looks mostly dry and tomatoes are softened
- Add shrimp mixture
Stir the shrimp, chopped parsley, lemon rind, and cooked orzo into the skillet and heat until the shrimp are cooked through, then sprinkle with feta cheese. · 5 min
When it is done: Shrimp are opaque and firm, reaching 63°C / 145°F at the thickest part.
- Serve dish
Divide the orzo among four bowls and spoon the shrimp, tomatoes, and feta evenly over the top, then serve immediately. · 4 min
What to look for: feta lightly melted
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 480 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: gluten, fish, milk, crustaceans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Orzo pasta
- farro: Cook until tender before using.
Tomatoes
- cherry tomatoes: Slice in half for quicker cooking.
Parsley
- fresh dill: Adds a slightly more aromatic profile.
Shrimp
- scallops: Sear quickly to avoid overcooking.
Lemon, rind of
- lemon zest: Use freshly grated for best aroma.
Feta cheese
- goat cheese: Adds a creamier, tangier finish.







