orzo with shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and feta
I had some heirloom cherry tomatoes and shrimp that I needed to use, so I searched to see what else I had on hand. This is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Perfect for summer dining, this orzo salad can be a main course or a side dish. Filled with shrimp, salty Kalamata olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy Feta cheese, we loved the variety of textures and flavors. It's tossed in a lemon vinaigrette adding a nice burst of citrus to the dish. This recipe is delicious both hot and cold.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika (not Hungarian)
- 2 tablespoons + 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound whole wheat orzo
- 1 medium lemon, zested
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 16 - Kalamata olives, quartered
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 6 ounces Geek Feta, crumbled
How To Make orzo with shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and feta
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Step 1Mix 1 tsp Spanish hot smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl.
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Step 2Pat the shrimp dry and put them into a small bowl. With your fingers, evenly distribute the spice mixture onto the shrimp.
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Step 3Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the shrimp.
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Step 4Saute until pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Step 5Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 2 Tbsp salt and the orzo. Cook until just al dent; 8-10 minutes.
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Step 6Meanwhile, zest the lemon and measure about 5 Tbsp of juice into a large bowl.
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Step 7Whisk in the 1 cup of olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground pepper.
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Step 8When the orzo is done, drain it into a fine mesh colander. Shake out the excess water and dump it into a bowl.
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Step 9Add the dressing and mix.
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Step 10Add the chopped spinach and well until the spinach begins to wilt. Let cool.
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Step 11Once cool, add the Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and Feta.
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Step 12Stir in the shrimp with accumulated juices.
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Step 13Mix. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper. Can serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
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