Shrimp with Orzo

This is a Craig family favorite!  My husband is constantly requesting this meal...it's that good!  This is definitely a fancier meal than normal in our household but keep an eye out for a sale on shrimp and this dish can be affordable.

Shrimp with Orzo

4 servings

 

Ingredients:

1 28oz can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup diced onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup dry white wine

3 T chopped fresh parsley, divided

1T capers

1/2 t dried oregano

1/2 t dried basil

1/4 t black pepper

Dash crushed red pepper flakes

1 lb medium shrimp, peeked and deveined

2 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 cup uncooked)

Cooking spray for pan

1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled feta cheese

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic and sautee for 3 minutes

Step 2: Add white wine and cook for 1 minute

Step 3: Add tomatoes, 1 1/2 t parsely, capers, oregano, basil, black pepper and crushed red pepper to pan - cook for 5 minutes

Step 4: Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes

Step 5: Stir in pasta

Step 6: Spoon shrimp mixture into an 11in x 7in baking dish coated with cooking spray

Step 7: Top with feta cheese and remaining parsely

Step 8: Back at 450 degrees for 10 minutes

Hope you enjoy!

~Julia