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Shrimp and Feta Orzo

URL: https://pinchofyum.com/shrimp-and-feta-orzo

Ingredients

The pasta

  • ¾ pound orzo pasta
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

The shrimp

  • 2 pounds shrimp
  • 1 shallot minced

The vegetables and herbs

  • ½ cup minced scallions
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 hothouse cucumber medium-diced

The dressing and cheese

  • ¾ pound good feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Boil water in a large pot, add salt and oil, then cook the orzo for 9 to 11 minutes.
  3. Drain the orzo and mix it with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. On a sheet pan, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and shallot, then roast for 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Combine the roasted shrimp with the orzo, scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, salt, and pepper.
  6. Gently fold in the feta and let the mixture sit for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5
Calories
400
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
150mg

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