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Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese and White Wine Recipe

Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese and White Wine Recipe

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Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese and White Wine

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz orzo pasta (uncooked )
6 tbsp olive oil
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dry crushed red pepper
1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return to pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, parmesan, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until blended. (at this point you can add some roasted pine nuts, if you wish).
Arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.
Heat 2 tbsps. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will NOT be cooked through). Arrange shrimp on top orzo.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet. Add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	559.81 Kcal (2344 kJ)
Calories from fat	386.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.94g	66%
Cholesterol	71.65mg	24%
Sodium	1234.06mg	51%
Potassium	194.31mg	4%
Total Carbs	29.39g	10%
Sugars	2.51g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	13.66g	27%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	205.5mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	290.23 Kcal (1215 kJ)
Calories from fat	200.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.26g	66%
Cholesterol	37.14mg	24%
Sodium	639.79mg	51%
Potassium	100.74mg	4%
Total Carbs	15.24g	10%
Sugars	1.3g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	7%
Protein	7.08g	27%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	10%
Calcium	106.5mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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