Shrimp With Orzo

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Cooking Light

Serves 4 people

Categories: Cooking Light, Main Dish, Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , divided
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 1 lb medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup crumbed feta cheese

Directions

  1. Drain tomatoes through a sieve into a bowl, reserving tomatoes and 1/2 cup tomato liquid.

  2. Let the oil get heated in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  3. Add in the onion and garlic; stir/saute for 3 minutes.

  4. Add in the wine; cook 1 minute.

  5. Add in tomatoes with 1/2 cup liquid, 1 1/2 tablespoon parsley, capers, and next 4 ingredients; cook for 5 minutes.

  6. Add in shrimp; cook 2 minutes.

  7. Stir in the cooked orzo; adjust seasoning to taste.

  8. Spoon mixture into an 11×7 inch casserole dish that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray.

  9. Sprinkle feta cheese and remaining parsley evenly over the top.

  10. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes.

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