Orzo With Shrimp Feta Cheese And White Wine Recipes

FETA SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and, if desired, wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened., Add shrimp and parsley; cook 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is softened.

SHRIMP ORZO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes., Drain orzo. Add orzo, cilantro and pepper to shrimp mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, & WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil.
• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Drain well and return orzo to same pot.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend.
• Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through).
• Arrange shrimp atop orzo.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet.
• Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
• Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute.
• Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil.
• Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
• Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
• Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a shallow bowl and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the minced garlic, season lightly with salt and pepper and combine well. Set aside while you cook the orzo.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and sauté until soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add the dry orzo and stir to coat with the oil. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, then add the remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
• Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in 3 cups of the chicken broth, cover the pan and reduce the heat slightly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broth has been absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Continue adding broth, 1/4 cup at a time, until the orzo is cooked to your liking. Stir constantly at this point and let each addition of broth absorb completely before adding more.
• Once the orzo is cooked, stir in 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Plate individual servings of the orzo and set aside while you cook the shrimp.
• Working quickly, wipe out the pan and return it to the stove over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and sauté until pink and opaque, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.Tip: Use a rubber spatula to transfer the shrimp to the pan so you get all of the oil and garlic marinade.
• To finish the Garlic-Butter Shrimp: Add the butter, parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Cook just long enough to combine well and melt the butter. Divide the shrimp between the plates of orzo, spoon the pan juices on top and serve immediately.
• To finish the Greek-Style Feta and Dill Shrimp: Add the butter to the shrimp and as soon as it melts, add the diced tomatoes, dill and remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine well, then divide the shrimp between the plates of orzo. Spoon the pan juices on top, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.

BAKED SHRIMP AND ORZO WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pat the shrimp dry with a few paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and also set aside.
• In a 4- or 5-quart pot, combine the onion, oil, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt over medium-low heat. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have started to turn translucent, 7-8 minutes. Check often so the mixture doesn't burn. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the orzo, increase the heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until the orzo is coated with the mixture and is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the broth and water and cook, stirring every once in a while, until the orzo is slightly tender but still has some firmness (it will continue to cook in the oven), about 10-12 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, peas and shrimp.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the feta cheese evenly over the top. Bake the casserole until the shrimp are cooked through and the cheese is lightly browned, 18-20 minutes.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE AND WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.
• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return to pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, parmesan, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until blended. (at this point you can add some roasted pine nuts, if you wish).
• Arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.
• Heat 2 tbsps. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
• Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will NOT be cooked through). Arrange shrimp on top orzo.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet. Add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
• Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.

ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, AND WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return orzo to same pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through). Arrange shrimp atop orzo. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.

ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE AND WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush 11x7 inch glass baking dish with oil. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return orzo to the same pot. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese Parmesan cheese, and 2 tbsp basil; stir to blend. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish. Heat 2 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through) Arrange shrimp atop orzo. Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to the same skillet. Add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.