Shrimp with Orzo, Tomatoes, Spinach & Feta

Name: How to cook Shrimp with Orzo, Tomatoes, Spinach & Feta - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Performance Triad

Shrimp with Orzo, Tomatoes, Spinach & Feta

Inspiration from Milk Street Mediterranean Tuesday Nights

Ingredient

Food ration :

6 servings

Cooking time :

45 minutes

1 1/2 cups

extra-large shrimp, peeled with the tails removed, deveined and patted dry

fresh spinach with the stems removed

4 ounces

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to boil. Stir in the orzo and 1 teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and return the orzo to the pan. Stir in the spinach and about half of the feta.

* Step 2

While heating the water and cooking the pasta, season the shrimp with salt and black pepper. In a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the shrimp in an even layer and cook without stirring until lightly browned on the bottoms, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl, leaving the oil in the pan.

* Step 3

Add the onion to the pan with a touch of salt, the cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until fragrant about 1minute. Add the tomatoes with juices and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce to medium and cook for about 5 minutes.

* Step 4

Mix together the onion and tomatoes with the orzo and spinach. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, the sprinkle with the remaining feta and drizzle with additional oil.

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