Greek Shrimp with Orzo
10
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
There’s something for everyone in this hearty Greek dish: pasta, vegetables and cheese. The shrimp adds protein as well as great flavour to round out the meal.
Ingredients
Uncooked orzo
12 oz
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Onion
½ cup(s), chopped
Green bell pepper
1 medium, chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), large, minced
Canned diced tomatoes
28 oz
Dried oregano
1 tsp(s)
Uncooked shrimp
1 pound(s), medium-size, peeled and deveined
Fresh basil
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Feta cheese
2 tsp(s), crumbled
Instructions
1
Cook orzo according to package directions without added fat; drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and oregano; bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir cooked orzo into shrimp mixture; stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups of orzo-shrimp mixture onto each of four plates and top each with 1 teaspoon of feta.
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