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Home » Dinner » Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

Last updated on October 12, 2021. Originally posted on February 1, 2017 By Tania Sheff

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

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. 🙂

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

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.

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

Easy Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

Tania Sheff
Very easy to make, yet unbelievably delicious, this One Pot Orzo with Shrimp and Feta is worthy of a special occasion! 
4.66 from 135 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bulgarian
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
  • ½ 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

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.2mg
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  1. DeDe says

    March 06, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    We just had this for dinner and the family loved it. So easy too. It's going into our monthly (at least) rotation. Thank you so much for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      March 08, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Dede!

      Reply
  2. Deb says

    January 05, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    4 stars
    It was definitely easy, which after 40+ years of cooking, I appreciate! I will make it again but I might punch up the flavor a bit. Maybe more Old Bay.

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      January 08, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Deb!

      Reply
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