Mediterranean Shrimp & Orzo Recipe | Quick and Easy Dinner
Looking to change up your shrimp dinner? Try this Mediterranean Shrimp & Orzo recipe that combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spinach. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Start by marinating the shrimp in garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Saute the garlic and onions, then add the halved tomatoes and deglaze with fresh lemon juice. Toss in the sauteed spinach and cooked orzo, along with some saved pasta water, and simmer until everything is well combined. Finish off the dish with feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the explosion of Mediterranean flavors!
Ingredients:
- 13 by 15 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Orzo pasta
- Blistered tomatoes
- Spinach
- Fresh herbs
- Lemon
- Feta cheese
- Garlic
- Onions
Cooking steps:
- Marinate the shrimp in garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Saute garlic and onions in a hot pan.
- Add halved tomatoes and deglaze with fresh lemon juice.
- Toss in sauteed spinach and cooked orzo, along with pasta water.
- Simmer until everything is well combined.
- Finish with feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
