Basil Shrimp with Feta and Orzo

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 3

I got this recipe from Cooking Light.

Ingredients:

1 regular-size foil oven cooking bag

cooking spray

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1 cup diced tomato

3/4 cup sliced scallion

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Spray the inside of the foil bag with cooking spray and place on a large shallow baking pan.
3. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Place the pasta in a large bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon of the oil and the next 7 ingredients.
6. Place the orzo mixture in teh foil bag.
7. Combine the shrimp and basil.
8. Arrange shrimp mixture on the orzo.
9. Fold edges of bag to seal.
10. Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes.
11. Cut open the bag with a sharp knife (watch out for the steam) and peel the foil back.
12. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon of oil.
13. Serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com