Shrimp and Feta

Submitted by bigbadbrenda

"This is high in fiber Greek influenced meal Found in an older copy of Family Circle."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄4 lbs large cleaned shrimp
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 ounces feta cheese
• 1 lemon, sliced

directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. When almost done stir in the thawed peas.
2. Drain.
3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in nonstick pan , add onion slices and chopped garlic., cook for 3 minutes over medium heat stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in Marinara sauce and oregano and black pepper.
5. Simmer for 3 minutes add shrimp and cook for 6 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in lemon juice .
7. Spoon the shrimp mixture over the orzo. Crumble feta cheese over top and garnish with lemon slices.

Reviews

[Julie F]

This had a good flavor and was a snap to make. A couple things I would be sure to do next time I make this though. First I would double the orzo. One cup was not nearly enough for us and I ended up cooking another cup while we were eating. Second, I would use a high quality, fresh tasting marinara sauce. I just used an inexpensive sauce and while it was OK, a nice, chunky sauce would have REALLY improved the dish for us. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

Easy as a button putting this very joyful and very delish dish together. It took like 15 minutes, flat. Loved it! I didn't change anything, except spoon the marinara sauce over the orzo, and place the shrimp delicately on top of the goodness. Garnished with lemon and chives. You can't get much better then this greater - then - 5 - star - dish. No need to go out, you have it on your plate in less time then waiting for the doorbell to ring-a-ding. A *MUST TRY* Made for *Mediterranean Photo Challenge* April 2010