Name: Shrimp and Cheesy Mediterranean Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 7 oz raw shrimp; 0.33 cup dry orzo; 1 oz feta; 0.5 tsp olive oil; 1 cup raw baby spinach; 0.5 cup raw cherry tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp dried oregano

Nutrition

Per serving

577 calories

Protein: 56g; 39% of calories
Carbs: 64g; 44% of calories
Fat: 11g; 17% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the dry orzo for 8-9 minutes until al dente.
While the orzo cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the raw shrimp, minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then add the cherry tomatoes.
Cook the tomatoes for 3 minutes until they begin to soften and burst.
Drain the orzo, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, and add the orzo to the skillet.
Stir in the raw baby spinach, feta, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water.
Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the feta creates a light, creamy sauce.

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