Description
This Balsamic Shrimp Orzo with Grilled Veggies & Whipped Feta recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Succulent shrimp marinated in balsamic vinegar, served with orzo pasta, grilled vegetables, and a creamy whipped feta topping.
Ingredients
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For the Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Grilled Veggies:
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Cook the orzo according to package instructions in salted boiling water until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook on a grill pan or skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- Grill the Veggies: In the same pan, grill zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil until tender and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Make the Whipped Feta: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked orzo, grilled vegetables, and shrimp together in a bowl. Serve topped with whipped feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
