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Shrimp and Orzo

Shrimp and Orzo
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This creamy shrimp and orzo recipe is a simple and tasty one pot meal! Juicy shrimp, tender orzo, salty feta and bright lemon come together into a satisfying dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound raw medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined and thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 oz dried orzo pasta (regular or whole wheat)
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 
  • 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 5 ounces baby or chopped spinach (about 5 packed cups)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles (or vegan feta)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and the dried oregano. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Remove to a bowl. 
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic, orzo, and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the broth and milk and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring, for 7 to 12 minutes (depending on the orzo brand), until the orzo is just al dente.
  4. Add the spinach and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until the spinach is wilted. The orzo is done when it is cooked through but there is still a bit of liquid and creamy sauce (it will absorb more of the liquid as it sits). Stir in the feta and add the shrimp to the top. Spritz with lemon juice from a few wedges (about half the lemon) before serving. Serve with lemon slices and if desired, fresh chopped dill or parsley as a garnish. 
  5. Store refrigerated for up to 1 day. Save leftover broth for reheating leftovers; warm on the stovetop with a few splashes of broth until loosened and creamy.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/shrimp-and-orzo/