Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo

STOP! You need this one pot shrimp dinner in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

1 1/2 tsps minced garlic

14 oz can diced tomatoes

1/3 cup chicken broth

1/3 cup large orzo

1/2 tsp dry oregano

1/4 tsp dry basil

pinch of fennel seeds

pinch of lemon zest

Mrs Dash or salt and pepper to taste

300 g (56/65 size) shrimp

2-3 tbsps crumbled feta

lemon wedges to serve

Preheat oven to 400°F

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic just 2-3 minutes on medium heat, then add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and add the orzo, oregano, basil, fennel and lemon zest. Sit the shrimp on top in a single layer and sprinkle with Mrs Dash or salt and pepper. Add the crumbled feta. 

Bake in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes (20 if using larger shrimp). Remove and cover for 5 minutes.

Then serve with lemon wedges, salad and a nice green veg!

Serves 2-3

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