Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese and White Wine |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Lovely dish from Bon Appetit . Very nice for a ladies lunch. Sure to impress and easy to make. I like to add some toasted pine nuts to the pasta for texture. Ingredients:
8 ounces orzo pasta (uncooked) |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped |
1 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper |
1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.
2. 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).
3. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.
4. Heat 2 tbsps. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
5. Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will NOT be cooked through). Arrange shrimp on top orzo.
6. 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.
7. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.
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