Shrimp with Feta and Orzo

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

kcal480
Protein32 g
Carbohydrates54 g
of which sugars6 g
Fat14 g
of which saturated6 g
Fibre4 g
Sodium780 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.

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