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Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)

Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)

Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta is a quick, delicious one-pan meal packed with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 730 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Greek shrimp

  • 1.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined (large - about 15-20 count per pound)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Greek orzo with feta

  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes red and yellow, sliced in half
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced
  • ¼ cup green olives sliced
  • 6 oz feta cheese crumbled or diced into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

Cook shrimp

  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp with smoked paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. Toss to coat.
  • Heat a large (12-inch) skillet on medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add shrimp without overcrowding, cooking on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes total until pink.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet.

Make Greek orzo

  • In the same skillet, add orzo and chicken stock. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, and cover, cooking for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, green olives, and reserving ¼ cup feta for later.
  • Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat everything on low heat, stirring constantly to blend ingredients.

Assembly

  • Add cooked shrimp back to the skillet and gently reheat if needed.
  • Top with remaining feta cheese and chopped basil when serving.

Notes

This recipe can be easily adjusted to be dairy-free and gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 43gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 258mgSodium: 2186mgPotassium: 1019mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1345IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 4mg
Keyword 30-minute meal, Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta, Mediterranean Recipe, one-pan meal, quick dinner
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