Why you’ll love it
Easy but fancy! As simple as this recipe is, Greek shrimp with orzo and feta looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish. The whole recipe takes only 30 minutes to make, so it’s a perfect dinner for entertaining guests. Spend more time with your family and friends and not in the kitchen!
The juiciest shrimp. Shrimp is quickly seared to perfection in a pan with olive oil and seasonings. This recipe will show you how to cook shrimp properly to make it delicious, juicy, tender, and never dry and rubbery.
The combination of flavors is amazing! Greek shrimp features bold flavors, such as smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. It makes a fantastic combo together with Greek orzo, feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, and basil.
What is orzo?
Orzo is a short-cut pasta resembling long-grain rice in shape. It is made from flour, like usual pasta. Often, orzo is made with semolina (durum wheat used for making pasta).
How to cook orzo?
Cook orzo in a 1:2 ratio (1 cup of orzo with 2 cups of chicken stock or water) for about 10 minutes on a low boil (simmer) – medium-low heat. All the water (or chicken stock) should get absorbed by the orzo. You might have to add extra liquid (about ΒΌ cup, sometimes more), if the heat is too high, and some water evaporates, leaving the orzo undercooked. The properly cooked orzo should have a soft texture, just like regular cooked pasta.
