Garides Me Kritharaki - Shrimp with Orzo

This quick and easy take on a Greek classic -- shrimp with orzo -- will have dinner on the table in 20 minutes, from start to finish! The timeless flavors of tomato, lemon, oregano, and olive oil paired with the delicate sweetness of the shrimp are married perfectly with the tart, creaminess of the Feta garnish – enjoy! Explore more Mediterranean cooking in Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets.

Yield 2 Serving

Ingredients

• 8 oz Orzo pasta

• 1 medium red onion, chopped

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 12 cherry tomatoes

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 8 pieces of shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Dry Greek oregano, to taste

• Feta cheese, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.

2. Add orzo to a large pot of salted boiling water, and allow to cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until desired texture. Strain, and reserve.

3. While orzo is cooking, add the chopped onions, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 7 cherry tomatoes to an oven safe dish, season with salt to taste, and stir to combine. Add shrimp on top of the mixture, and top with the remaining 5 cherry tomatoes; season with pepper and Greek oregano, and top with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

4. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and tomatoes have a slight char.

5. Serve over a bed of orzo, topped with crumbled feta and dressed with olive oil.