Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo with Feta
This Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo is a delicious healthy dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper - diced
- 1 zucchini - sliced and quartered
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 servings shrimp
- ½ cup fresh chopped dill
- juice from ½-1 lemon adjust to your acidity preference
- ½-1 block feta crumbled
- 2 cups cooked orzo cook according to instructions, this is from about 1 cup dry orzo
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Add a splash of olive oil to a large skillet* over medium heat. Add zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet along with a pinch of salt and pepper along with the thyme, oregano and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Push veggies to the side of the skillet. Add shrimp and garlic to the skillet along with another small pinch of salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 90 seconds each side.
- Add orzo, dill, lemon, feta and olive oil to the pan. Toss to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Divide out and serve.
Notes
*Although I filmed the recipe in my Our Place pan, this was really too small. I recommend using a bigger pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 765mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1701IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 406mgIron: 5mg
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