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Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp

A bright, zesty Mediterranean dish with tender shrimp, creamy feta, and orzo tossed in a lemon-garlic olive oil sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Orzo Base
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
Lemon-Feta Sauce
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo in broth until tender. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
  3. Remove shrimp. Add lemon juice, zest, feta, and pasta water to the skillet. Stir until creamy.
  4. Add orzo and shrimp back to the pan. Toss with parsley, oregano, and olive oil.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with extra feta and lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach. Can be served cold as a Mediterranean pasta salad.