Greek Shrimp Orzo

Greek Shrimp Orzo
Greek Shrimp Orzo might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One portion of this dish contains around 31g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 582 calories. This pescatarian recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up butter, orzo pasta, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. It is a rather expensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook orzo according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain.
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Transfer to a large bowl.
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Add basil and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat and set aside.
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In a large skillet, saute shallot in butter and remaining oil until tender.
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Add the diced tomatoes, oregano and garlic; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
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Add shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
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Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the orzo mixture, cheese and olives. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 45 m.
Servings6
Health Score17
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