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Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
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Roasted Shrimp and Orzo

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 736kcal
Author kathleen

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • Olive Oil
  • 3/4 Pound Orzo
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • To Taste Black Pepper
  • 2 Pounds Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
  • 1 Cup Green Onions White and Green Parts, Sliced
  • 1 Cup Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 1 Cup Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
  • 1 English Cucumber Peeled, Seeded and Diced
  • 1/2 Cup Small Red Onion Diced
  • 1/2-3/4 Pound Feta Cheese Large Diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Fill a large pot of water, add 1 tablespoon salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil.  Add the orzo and simmer for 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente.  Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
  •  Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5-6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.  Don't overcook!
  • Add the shrimp to the orzo and then the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.
  • Source: Ina Garten

Nutrition

Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 621mg | Sodium: 2422mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2740IU | Vitamin C: 59.3mg | Calcium: 706mg | Iron: 8.6mg