Description
This Mediterranean shrimp orzo recipe is a bright one-pan dinner made with juicy shrimp, lemon, tomatoes, and salty feta. It’s fresh, fast, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional garnish: lemon slices, extra feta, fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes begin to soften.
- Stir in orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat in the garlicky oil.
- Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and stir in about half the feta. Cook 1–2 minutes to warm through.
- Remove from heat. Top with parsley, remaining feta, and lemon slices (or dill). Rest 5 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- This dish serves well with a side salad.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- For added freshness, use fresh herbs as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg