Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese, & White Wine |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish is a wonderful combination of flavors and easy to make too. Ingredients:
8 ounces orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta) |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup crumbled feta cheese |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil.
3. Cook orzo according to package directions.
4. Drain well and return orzo to same pot.
5. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend.
6. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
7. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through).
9. Arrange shrimp atop orzo.
10. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet.
11. Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
12. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute.
13. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil.
14. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
15. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
16. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
17. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.
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