Shrimp and Feta Orzo

Remember Rachel Ray’s 30 minute meals? Same idea here. Fast, simple, delicious!

 

Serves 4

About 250g per serving 

Macros per serving 

288 calories

6 fat 40 carb 22 protein 

 

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Shrimp and Feta Orzo

Course dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined (I used large shrimp)
  • 168 grams orzo uncooked weight
  • 84 grams fat free feta crumbles
  • 30 gram shallot diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 142 grams cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp fresh basil chopped
  • S&P

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add in the orzo and cook 8-10 minutes. Strain once complete and set aside.
  • In a large pan over medium high heat, add the oil and the shallot and garlic. Add a good pinch of salt and allow them to cook 4-5 minutes.
  • Add in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  • Toss in the shrimp. Add plenty of black pepper.
  • Add in the cooked orzo, the feta, lemon juice and zest and fresh basil. Stir.

 

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