Shrimp and Feta Orzo

Shrimp and Feta Orzo

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

 

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 Ooil

142 grams cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp fresh basil, chopped

S&P

 

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. 

 

Serves 4

About 250g per serving 

Macros per serving 

288 calories

6 fat 40 carb 22 protein 

 

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