GREEK SHRIMP ORZO

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This is one of our favorites. It's delicious, satisfying and reheats well. My husband would rather have "the orzo dish" than go out to eat. Serve it with crusty bread and salad. —Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1-1/2 cups pitted Greek olives

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add basil and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat and set aside., In a large skillet, saute shallot in butter and remaining oil until tender. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano and garlic; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes., Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the orzo mixture, cheese and olives. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HA-MIM LETHER
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this dish and it was even better!


Dibash Neupane
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon, garlic, and herbs really shine through.


Tregan Haley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Rehan Waseem
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was flavorful.


Fakkiha Rabbani
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Bat Man
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I love the fresh flavors in this dish. The lemon and herbs really make it pop.


Ulysees Dreyer
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This dish is easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Vinny Nicholson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


DARIN
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This is the best shrimp orzo I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Sajjad
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Musa Shuaib Barma
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This is a keeper recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Naeem Zaib
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this dish and it was even better!


George Brasher
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon, garlic, and herbs really shine through.


Anabia Malik
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


sabuj joy
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was flavorful.


Aarti Yadav
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This Greek shrimp orzo is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it.