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Greek Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time 12 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 22 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Elena Paravantes, MS, RD
- 1 pound shrimp peeled if you use frozen, defrost the night before
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large minced garlic clove
- 1 shot ouzo
- 1-2 chopped tomatoes or about 6-8 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½ pound uncooked orzo
- 2-3 ounces crumbled feta cheese.
- Salt/pepper
In a pot boil the shrimp for about 4 minutes in plenty of water. Remove from water and save at least 2 cups of water
In another deep pan or pot heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 2 more minutes.
Add the shot of ouzo and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, and let it come to a boil.
Now add the 2 cups of the water from the shrimp, the orzo, ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, the parsley and basil.
Let it simmer until the orzo has absorbed all the water (about 10 minutes) and is soft like a risotto. Check often and add more water as needed.
Serve with crumbled feta on top or you can mix the feta in the whole dish.