Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Skillet

Servings: 2

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Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

American Mediterranean

Keywords:

olives shrimp feta orzo

Instructions

1 Start by placing your shrimp in a large bowl with your lemon juice, garlic
powder, and lemon pepper. Toss shrimp in the juice and seasonings, then set
aside while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
2 While the shrimp is marinating in the lemon juice, slice your pepper, onion, and
garlic.
3 Heat a large pan to medium-low heat, then add your oil, pepper, and onion to the
pan. Cook stirring often for about 5 minutes.
4 After 5 minutes add your orzo, water, and chicken base to the pan. Turn the heat
up to high to bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling turn the heat
down just a little so that the water is simmering, but not boiling. Cook for 3
minutes uncovered.
5 After 3 minutes add your shrimp and the juices the shrimp was soaking in, into
the pan. Stir everything together, then cover with a lid and cook for 3 more
minutes. After 3 minutes flip the shrimp over and cook for the final 3 minutes
covered.
6 After the final 3 minutes covered remove the lid, add your scallions to the pan,
then give the shrimp and orzo a stir.

At this point, the orzo should have absorbed the majority of the water. However,
if most of the water has not been absorbed, cook for another minute or two
uncovered, just enough to allow the orzo to absorb any remaining water.
7 Plate your shrimp and orzo mixture, then top with your tomatoes, olives, and
cheese.

If you want, you could warm these ingredients up a bit by adding them to the pan
at the same time as adding your scallions. However, I really like the freshness
that is added by leasing these final ingredients uncooked!

Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Skillet

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