Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion!
I am obsessed with one-pot, quick and easy dishes this season. They save time and effort, plus leave less clean up behind. Today, I suggest you give this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta a try. The combination of shrimps, pasta, butter, feta cheese and lemon is truly delicious. Check it for yourself.
I cook orzo with feta and butter pretty often, since my husband likes it for breakfast. He is Bulgarian, and he taught me this delicious way to enjoy pasta and noodles. This time around, I decided to turn it into a filling dinner, by adding shrimp, lemon, and extra love. 🙂
ORZO AND SHRIMP VIDEO-RECIPE
HOW TO MAKE ORZO AND SHRIMP
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Meanwhile, pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with Old Bay Seasoning.
2. Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.
3. Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add orzo and feta cheese. Mix everything well and turn off the heat.
4. Arrange the shrimps on the top and drizzle with generous amount of lemon juice.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and some extra feta cheese.
Please, try to find some good quality feta, as it makes a world of difference in this recipe. I recommend buying feta that is sold in bricks and still in brine. Here is an Amazon link to buy Feta Cheese I use, or you can find good feta in large health food stores and supermarkets. Enjoy your dinner, friends!
Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 12 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup good quality feta cheese crumbles
- lemon juice to taste
- chopped parsley and lemon wedges to garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. Meanwhile, pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with Old Bay Seasoning.
- Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.
- Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add orzo and feta cheese. Mix everything well and turn off the heat.
- Arrange the shrimps on the top and drizzle with generous amount of lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and some extra feta cheese.
Notes
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Just made your recipe and it was delicious!! Fresh, savory, acid with spice. Also super fast, and pretty healthy! Will be making this again and for dinner with friends, thank you!!
Thank you so much, Jessica! I am glad you enjoyed it!
We love this quick yet complexly flavored dish! I had tomato and basil feta on hand and shrimp in the freezer, so a fancy dinner was on the table in no time. This definitely goes into the recipe box.
Thank you so much, Kathryn! Comments like yours keep me going! Have a great weekend!
This was fabulous! Quick, easy, just a few ingredients! This is my Pinterest win for the month! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Cathy!
Your recipe sounds delicious and I’m going to make it for dinner tonight, but the reason for my comment is that I was drawn in by the fact that you call it “one pot”, but you say to cook the orzo in a pot, and then cook the shrimp in a skillet. By definition, that is two pots. May be time to change the name of the recipe.
Hi Jackie! Yes, you are absolutely right. I changed the name already. Sorry for the confusion. Let me know how you enjoy the recipe. Thanks!
This looks amazing! Do you serve anything else with it?do you serve on a plate or bowl?
Hi Jenn! Thank you! I usually serve it as is, or with fresh salad on the side. I prefer serving it on plate. Enjoy and Happy New Year!