Ingredients for Baked Orzo And Shrimp
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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How to Make Baked Orzo And Shrimp
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large (4-quart) heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup dry white wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Add 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the sauce and simmer until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, cook 1 cup orzo pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the orzo.
- Return the drained orzo to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Stir the shrimp sauce and reserved cooking water into the orzo. Add 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved) and salt and pepper to taste.
- Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish. Spoon half of the orzo mixture into the dish. Sprinkle with half of 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled.
- Top with the remaining orzo mixture and feta cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pasta is heated through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
74 g
Sugar
41g
Fat
63g
Carbs
24g
