Description
This Lemon Feta Orzo with Shrimp is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender orzo pasta tossed in a creamy, tangy sauce with shrimp, feta, and lemon. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (2 cups) orzo pasta
- 400g (14oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 2 Tbsp (30g) butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 1 tsp (5g) lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- 100g (3½oz) feta cheese, crumbled
- 120ml (½ cup) Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) water
- 2 Tbsp (8g) fresh dill, chopped
- 2 Tbsp (15g) pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Boil orzo until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and shallot in olive oil and butter until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Cook shrimp in skillet until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and water to skillet.
- Emulsify Sauce: Whisk in feta and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Fold orzo and dill into the sauce.
- Finish & Serve: Return shrimp to skillet, warm through, and serve with pine nuts.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: orzo, shrimp, feta, lemon, mediterranean, pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe