Description
A delicious and refreshing dish featuring orzo pasta, roasted shrimp, and a tangy lemon feta sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the shrimp on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, roasted shrimp, lemon zest, and feta cheese.
- Toss gently to combine and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes before roasting.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg