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Discover the joy of Mediterranean cooking with this easy shrimp orzo recipe. Quick to prepare and filled with flavor, it’s the perfect dish for any day.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
How Many Servings?
4 servings
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| 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined | |
| 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided each 2 together) | |
| 1 whole lemon zest | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| A few twigs of fresh thyme | |
| A pinch of red pepper flakes | |
| 1 whole shallot, diced | |
| 4 cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 tablespoon tomato paste | |
| 1/3 cup dry white wine | |
| 2 cups shrimp broth, chicken stock, or water | |
| 1 1/2 cup orzo | |
| 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh) | |
| 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) | |
| 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional) | |
| Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnis |
Preparation
1
Marinate the Shrimp:
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest, oregano, thyme twigs, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest, oregano, thyme twigs, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3
Sauté the Shallot and Garlic:
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced shallot for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced shallot for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Add Tomato Paste and Deglaze:
Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well with the shallots and garlic. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost fully absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well with the shallots and garlic. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost fully absorbed, about 2 minutes.
5
Cook the Orzo:
Add the shrimp broth (or chicken stock or water) to the pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the orzo and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green peas and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add the shrimp broth (or chicken stock or water) to the pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the orzo and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green peas and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6
Finish and Serve:
Remove the pan from heat. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts (if using). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Remove the pan from heat. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts (if using). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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Enjoy your Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo warm, as a perfect blend of flavors and textures.