Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese And Wine

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces orzo pasta (uncooked)
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f. brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.
• 2 cook orzo according to package directions. drain well and return to pot. add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, parmesan, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until blended. (at this point you can add some roasted pine nuts, if you wish).
• 3 arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.
• 4 heat 2 tbsps. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
• 5 add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through). arrange shrimp on top orzo.
• 6 add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet. add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds. add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
• 7 bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• 8 sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.