ROASTED SHRIMP & ORZO
This is a staple during the Spring and Summer months in my home. It is an easy meal to put together and requires no side dish. Fresh shrimp is best but most are probably like me do not live near the ocean so frozen is fine, be sure to thaw. Also, after roasting shrimp you might be like me and never go back to boiling again,...
Provided by Mary Schrum
Categories Seafood
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees
- 2. Fill large pot with water add about 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of olive oil, bring to boil. Add orzo and simmer 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally, cook to al dente. While pasta is cooking whisk together lemon juice with 1/2 cup of olive oil, 2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Drain pasta and put in your large serving bowl, pour mixture over hot pasta and stir well.
- 3. Place shrimp on sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to combine and spread out to single layer. Roast for 4-6 minutes, until cooked through, pink. Do not overcook. Add shrimp to orzo and toss. Let cool 5 minutes. Then add scallions, dill, cucumber, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, toss well. Cool another 10 minutes and add feta. Let sit at room temperature for an hour before serving. If you refrigerate it, bring back to room temperature and taste again for seasoning. You usually have to add some fresh dill again.
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namubiru grace
g74@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and orzo cook together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.
Cxnstellax
cxnstellax30@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great with a side of rice.
Afnan Mirza
afnanmirza@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were very flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
Erik Gomez
erik_gomez53@yahoo.comI made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great dish for a potluck or party.
Francisco Sesmas
sesmasf91@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Rizwan karim
kr@yahoo.comThe shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the orzo was perfect. Overall, this was a good dish.
hafiz G hafiz G
g31@hotmail.comThis was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use more seasoning.
Shikoli Edu
sedu57@yahoo.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different types of vegetables in it.
Binayak Pokhrel
p_b@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.
Rajendra Hingmang
rajendrah9@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!
Chris Winston
winstonchris@hotmail.comThis was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and very tasty.
LA CL
c@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were very flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.
Fayyaz Alu
a_f@gmail.comThis roasted shrimp orzo was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was easy to make.