Shrimp Orzo Pesto
Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color.
Recipe Summary Shrimp Orzo Pesto
This is one of my finest creations, made much easier by the frozen pre-cooked shrimp!
Ingredients | Orzo Pasta Recipes Easy8 ounces orzo pasta1 tablespoon pesto, divided3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 cups frozen cooked shrimp, thawed½ cup diced red bell pepper1 teaspoon capers¼ teaspoon dried oregano¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon red pepper flakessalt and ground black pepper to taste¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon olive oil, or to tasteDirectionsBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.Info | Orzo Pasta Recipes Easyprep:
10 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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