Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo
With Feta and Yogurt Sauce
Enjoy the vibrant flavours of this Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo dish, where tender shrimp are paired with a zesty tomato, zucchini, and pepper sauce. A dollop of lemon yogurt adds a refreshing, tangy finish.
Enjoy the vibrant flavours of this Shrimp Orzo, where tender shrimp are paired with a zesty tomato, zucchini, and pepper sauce. The orzo absorbs the savory essence of the sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. A dollop of lemon yogurt adds a refreshing, tangy finish, perfectly complementing the dish and elevating the bright, Mediterranean-inspired taste.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
285 g
Shrimp
(Contains Shrimp)
170 g
Orzo
(Contains Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Zucchini
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains Milk)
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
3 tbsp
Yogurt Sauce
(Contains Milk)
¼ cup
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
(Contains Milk May contain Tree nuts, Soy, Sulphites)
8 g
Mediterranean Spice Blend
(May contain Sesame, Tree nuts, Triticale, Milk, Soy, Peanuts, Wheat, Sulphites, Mustard)
7 g
Parsley
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains Milk)
2 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.12 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, To a medium pot, add 8 cups water and 1 tsp salt (use same for 4 servings). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Wash and dry all produce.
- Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Finely chop parsley.
- Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into half moons.
- Core, then cut pepper into 1/2 inch pieces.
- To the boiling water, add orzo. Cook for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.
HEY TESTER! METHOD USED TO BE A BIT DIFFERENT, PLEASE CONFIRM IF YOU NEED ANY PASTA WATER AT ALL. THANKS <3
- Strain orzo, reserving 1/2 cup (1 cup) of pasta water, then return to the pot, off heat.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Mediterranean Spice Blend.
- Heat a large non-stick pan, over medium-high. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and shrimp.
- Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until shrimp just turn pink.**
- Trasfer to a plate.
- To the same pan, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, peppers, zucchini and remaining and Mediterranean Spice Blend.
- Cook on medium-high for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender crisp.
- Add in garlic and shrimp. Cook for 30 sec-1 min until fragrant and shrimp is warmed through.
HEY TESTER! PLEASE MIX IN PESTO WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OIL AND CONFIRM IF NEEDED, THANKS <3
- To the pot with the orzo, stir in half the pesto and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. (TIP: We love the taste of olive oil in this recipe!) Season with salt and pepper, if you like.
- Divide orzo between bowls, then top with shrimp and veggies.
- Top with yogurt sauce and remaining pesto.
- Sprinkle parsley and feta over top.
