Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp (Bright, Tangy & Quick Mediterranean Skillet Dinner)
This Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp is a quick and easy Mediterranean-style skillet dinner loaded with juicy garlic shrimp, bright lemon, creamy feta, and tender orzo pasta. It's ready in under 30 minutes and makes a perfect protein-packed, one-pan weeknight meal that’s both cozy and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the shrimp. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Toast the orzo. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and the orzo. Toast for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Simmer with broth. Pour in chicken broth and garlic. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and lemon. Once the orzo is tender, stir in lemon zest, juice, and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Combine and finish. Return shrimp to the pan. Top with crumbled feta and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.
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Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp (Bright, Tangy & Quick Mediterranean Skillet Dinner)