Description
This Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort, combining shrimp, orzo pasta, creamy feta, and fresh lemon into a gourmet dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon Dried oregano
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
2 cloves Garlic, minced
4 cups Vegetable broth
1 cup Orzo pasta
½ cup Crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup Fresh lemon juice (from 1–2 lemons)
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with oregano and pepper
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook shrimp until pink, then remove from skillet
- Reduce heat, sauté garlic until fragrant
- Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, add orzo, and cook until al dente
- Return shrimp to skillet, add feta and lemon juice, mix gently
- Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately
Notes
Patting shrimp dry ensures better sear and texture.
Use good quality broth for best flavor.
Stir orzo frequently to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg