Spicy Greek shrimp with tomatoes, feta, and orzo

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Spicy Greek shrimp with tomatoes, feta, and orzo

Mediterranean, Spicy, Soy-Free

2 Servings, 600 Calories/Serving

20 Minutes

Cheese and seafood don’t always play well together, but this iconic Greek dish is an exception—feta loves shrimp and vice versa.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
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  • 5 ounces orzo
  • 1 or 2 organic shallots
  • Shrimp options:
  • 10 ounces wild Gulf shrimp
  • 10 ounces wild tail-on jumbo shrimp
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • Sun Basket spicy tomato sauce base (tomatoes - tomato paste - garlic - sweet smoked paprika - cayenne)
  • 3 ounces organic baby spinach or other leafy greens
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta

Ingredient IQ

A member of a family of small pasta shapes collectively referred to as pastina in Italian, orzo literally translates to “barley,” probably because of its barley-like shape.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 600, Protein: 29g (58% DV), Fiber: 7g (28% DV), Total Fat: 22g (34% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g (18% DV), Cholesterol: 150mg (50% DV), Sodium: 790mg (33% DV), Carbohydrates: 70g (23% DV), Total Sugars: 10g, Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV).
Contains: Milk, Wheat

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Cook the orzo

Bring a medium sauce pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving ⅓ cup [⅔ cup] pasta cooking water.
While the water heats and the orzo cooks, start preparing the rest of the meal.

2

Prep the remaining ingredients

  • Peel and finely chop the shallots.
  • Rinse the shrimp, then drain on a paper-towel-lined plate and pat dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

3

Cook the tomato sauce and shrimp

In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 to 3 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Stir in the shallots and oregano and cook until the shallots are translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons [¼ cup] white wine (from your pantry) or water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the spicy tomato sauce base and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the juices begin to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes. Working in batches if needed, stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp and reserved pasta cooking water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are firm and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes for regular shrimp, 4 to 6 minutes for jumbo shrimp. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

Transfer the orzo to individual bowls. Drizzle each serving with ½ teaspoon oil, add the feta, and toss to mix. Spoon the shrimp and tomato sauce on top and serve.

Kids Can!

  • Salt the orzo cooking water.
  • Time the orzo.
  • Measure the water for the sauce.
  • Drizzle the orzo with oil; add the feta.