Greek Shrimp and Orzo
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 348.1
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 127.5 mg
- Sodium: 447.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
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Introduction
Adapted from Rachael Ray's recipe Adapted from Rachael Ray's recipeNumber of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced
2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 pint cherry tomoatoes, halved
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 oz. Greek Feta, crumbled
1 tbsp chopped hot banana peppers
1 cup orzo, uncooked
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place 2 cloves garlic, 1 thinly sliced lemon, red pepper flakes, oregano, 1 tbsp olive oil, and shrimp in a large zip lock back. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate approx 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. While pasta cooks, spray a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray and saute red onion and bell pepper ofer medium high heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add remaining 2 cloves garlic to pan and cook for 1 minute, then add olives and tomatoes and cook for 1 - 2 minutes more. Drain the orzo and toss in a serving dish with the sauted vegetables, parsley, feta, and hot peppers. Drizzle with remaining 1 tsp of olive oil. In same skillet, over medium high heat, add shrmp with lemon slices and marinade. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until pink, turning with tongs. Squeeze juice of second lemon over pan. Top Orzo mixture with the shrimp and lemons. Serves 6.
Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. While pasta cooks, spray a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray and saute red onion and bell pepper ofer medium high heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add remaining 2 cloves garlic to pan and cook for 1 minute, then add olives and tomatoes and cook for 1 - 2 minutes more. Drain the orzo and toss in a serving dish with the sauted vegetables, parsley, feta, and hot peppers. Drizzle with remaining 1 tsp of olive oil. In same skillet, over medium high heat, add shrmp with lemon slices and marinade. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until pink, turning with tongs. Squeeze juice of second lemon over pan. Top Orzo mixture with the shrimp and lemons. Serves 6.
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