Orzo Pasta With Shrimp

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 lbs raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1 1/2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (tender but still firm). drain.
• 2 toss with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; set aside.
• 3 heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
• 4 add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque (do not overcook).
• 5 stir in pasta, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and lemon juice continue to cook until all is heated through.
• 6 sprinkle with feta cheese. season to taste and serve.