Athenian Orzo
From: EatingWellOrzo, a rice-shaped pasta, makes a delightful base for an authentically Greek combination of shrimp, tomatoes and feta. To serve as a side dish, omit the shrimp and drain the tomatoes before adding them.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Total: 50 mins
persefonikapotas says:
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, (30-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup orzo
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or other 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil.
2. Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, capers, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Drop in shrimp and cook, stirring, until barely pink, about 2 1/2 minutes.
3. Cook orzo in the boiling water until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Toss with the tomato-shrimp sauce. Sprinkle with feta and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley.
4. Bake, uncovered, until the feta is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 397, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Sodium 991 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, Potassium 730 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 45%, Calcium 25%, Iron 35%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Vegetable 2,Lean Meat 3,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Such a great dish, pretty easy to make and very yummy, my husband and 2 and 3 year old girls all really liked it!
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