Description
Mediterranean flavors meet coastal comfort in this vibrant, one-pan dish. Juicy shrimp are simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with olives and spinach, then spooned over tender lemon-kissed orzo and topped with creamy feta. It’s zesty, satisfying, and ready in a flash.
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the orzo:
1 cup orzo
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
Cook orzo in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and tomatoes for 2–3 mins.
Add shrimp, olives, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink (about 3–4 mins).
Stir in spinach until wilted.
Serve shrimp mixture over lemon orzo, topped with crumbled feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: Greek Shrimp with Orzo