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Greek Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Cuisine
Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time
12
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
22
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
Author
Elena Paravantes
Ingredients
1
pound
shrimp peeled
if you use frozen, defrost the night before
¼
cup
olive oil
1
large minced garlic clove
1
shot ouzo
1-2
chopped tomatoes
or about 6-8 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
1
tablespoon
chopped basil
1
tablespoon
chopped parsley
½
pound
uncooked orzo
2-3
ounces
crumbled feta cheese.
Salt/pepper
Instructions
In a pot boil the shrimp for about 4 minutes in plenty of water. Remove from water and save at least 2 cups of water
In another deep pan or pot heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 2 more minutes.
Add the shot of ouzo and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, and let it come to a boil.
Now add the 2 cups of the water from the shrimp, the orzo, ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, the parsley and basil.
Let it simmer until the orzo has absorbed all the water (about 10 minutes) and is soft like a risotto. Check often and add more water as needed.
Serve with crumbled feta on top or you can mix the feta in the whole dish.