Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! 

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

12 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined

1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup good quality feta cheese crumbles

lemon juice to taste

chopped parsley and lemon wedges to garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. Meanwhile, pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with Old Bay Seasoning.

Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.

Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add orzo and feta cheese. Mix everything well and turn off the heat.

Arrange the shrimps on the top and drizzle with generous amount of lemon juice.

Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and some extra feta cheese.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 42mg 14%

Sodium 660mg 28%

Potassium 20mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 6%

Calcium 15%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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