Description
A delightful Greek-inspired dish that combines succulent shrimp, flavorful orzo pasta, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs, all cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Prepare Tomato Base: Add diced tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cook Orzo: Stir in orzo and broth, cook until al dente.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to orzo, cook until pink and opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in feta, parsley, and lemon juice. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or couscous for orzo if desired.
- Add chopped spinach or olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
- To make this dish dairy-free, omit the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
