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Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

February 1, 2017 By Tania 24 Comments

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Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! 

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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. 🙂

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Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

If I convinced you to give this a try, let’s not lose any time and start cooking. You’ll need:

  • 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
  • chopped parsley and lemon wedges to garnish

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.

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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.

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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.

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

4. Arrange the shrimps on the top and drizzle with generous amount of lemon juice.

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

5. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and some extra feta cheese.

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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!

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
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Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Keyword: Shrimp and Feta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 538 kcal
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
  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.

Recipe Video

ONE POT ORZO WITH SHRIMP AND FETA

Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! Full recipe at: http://cooktoria.com/recipe/one-pot-orzo-shrimp-feta/

Posted by Cooktoria on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Potassium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 6%
Calcium 15%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Jackie says

    January 9, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      January 9, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      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!

      Reply
  2. Jenn says

    December 28, 2018 at 5:38 pm


    This looks amazing! Do you serve anything else with it?do you serve on a plate or bowl?

    Reply
    • Tania says

      December 31, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      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!

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    August 16, 2018 at 9:17 pm


    I made this for supper tonight and it was amazing! I ended up making some additions based on what we had and what I know we love. After I removed the shrimp, I threw in some shallots, tomato and garlic to saute and then deglazed the pan with a splash of chardonnay before continuing. I love a good adaptable recipe! This one is a keeper 🙂

    Reply
    • Tania says

      August 16, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary! Wine makes everything better. 😉

      Reply
  4. Conny De clercq says

    June 26, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Hi
    Can you eat this recipe cold like a salad?
    Greetings from belgium 😊

    Reply
    • Tania says

      June 27, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      Hi Conny! I don’t think this dish would taste as great cold. But you can give it a try and let me know how you enjoyed it. Thanks! P.S. I always wanted to visit your country. It’s on my bucket list. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alison says

    January 18, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    I made this tonight. I added garlic and some season salt. It was fabulous. Next i am going to try it with scallops too. Thank you for the recipe. Its simple and easy.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      January 18, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you, Alison! I am glad you enjoyed it. I bet it’ll taste great with scallops too!

      Reply
  6. DJ says

    November 12, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    This meal was quick and delicious!

    Reply
    • Tania says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Great! I am happy you enjoyed it, DJ!

      Reply
  7. Melinda says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    you have 1 tsp. old bay seasoning at the top portion of your post, BUT at the bottom where you can print the recipe, it says 1 tbs. This is an error- please correct.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      September 26, 2017 at 3:41 pm

      Corrected! Thanks for catching it, Melinda!

      Reply
  8. Subhasmita says

    March 16, 2017 at 3:41 am

    Drooling.. This looks so so good Tania. How is your little boy doing? Enjoy Motherhood.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      March 16, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Subhasmita! My boy is growing every day and I am so happy to be a mother. Thank you for the compliments. Hope you are doing great, my friend!

      Reply
  9. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    February 9, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    These shrimp look succulent, and who doesn’t love an easy clean-up?!

    Reply
    • Tania says

      February 11, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks, Natasha! With a newborn in the house, I am all about saving time and effort. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

    February 7, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I just saw this on your IG page. It looks AMAZING! I’ll definitely be making this one soon

    Reply
    • Tania says

      February 8, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      Hi Karyl! Thanks! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did!

      Reply
  11. Jeff says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Hi Tania:

    Love your beautiful photos and your blog. I just published a similar recipe with a tomato sauce and kalamata olives, with shrimp and orzo too. There are so many ways to make this dish, I like your use of lemons here. Thanks for the idea for a new twist on this dish, hope you’ll check out mine.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      February 8, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      Hi Jeff!

      Your Rigatoni with Sweet Italian Sausage Ragout and Herb Ricotta made me drool! You have a beautiful blog and I’ll be visiting to check for new recipes in the future.

      Reply
  12. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says

    February 2, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Delish! Orzo, feta cheese and shrimp are my favorite ingredients! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tania says

      February 5, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks, Julia! I hope you’ll give this a try!

      Reply

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