Description
A delightful blend of flavors featuring lemon, feta, and roasted shrimp, perfect for dinner parties and cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound orzo
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo for about 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and dill.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 8–10 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10–12 minutes until blistered.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté spinach for 2–3 minutes until wilted, seasoning lightly with salt.
- Assemble bowls with a base of orzo, layered with roasted shrimp, blistered tomatoes, sautéed spinach, and finished with feta cheese and lemon zest. Garnish with red onion and dill if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating white wine during roasting or add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg