Orzo Pasta With Shrimp
Created by Papa_D on October 19, 2011
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #857
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry orzo
- 3 tablespoons plus olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 pounds raw shrimp (small shrimp, shelled and deveined)
- 1 1/2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (tender but still firm) Drain, Toss with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; set aside.
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Step 2: Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden
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Step 3: Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque (do not overcook)
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Step 4: Stir in pasta, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and lemon juice continue to cook until all is heated through
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Step 5: Sprinkle with feta cheese, season to taste and serve
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (243.4 g)
- Calories 254.6
- Total Fat - 14.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.3 g
- Cholesterol - 186.4 mg
- Sodium - 907.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
- Sugars - 2 g
- Protein - 23.7 g
- Calcium - 216.5 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 28.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg