Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo

Name: Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo With Feta and Yogurt Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 285 g Shrimp; 170 g Orzo; 1 unit(s) Zucchini; 1 unit(s) Sweet Bell Pepper; ¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled; 2 unit(s) Garlic, cloves; 3 tbsp Yogurt Sauce; ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto; 8 g Mediterranean Spice Blend; 7 g Parsley; 1 tbsp Butter*; 2 tbsp Oil*; 0.13 tsp Salt*; 0.12 tsp Pepper*

With Feta and Yogurt Sauce

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Enjoy the vibrant flavours of this Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo dish, where tender shrimp are paired with a zesty tomato, zucchini, and pepper sauce. A dollop of lemon yogurt adds a refreshing, tangy finish.

Enjoy the vibrant flavours of this Shrimp Orzo, where tender shrimp are paired with a zesty tomato, zucchini, and pepper sauce. The orzo absorbs the savory essence of the sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. A dollop of lemon yogurt adds a refreshing, tangy finish, perfectly complementing the dish and elevating the bright, Mediterranean-inspired taste.

Allergens:

Shrimp

•Wheat

•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes

Cooking Time7 minutes

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

285 g

Shrimp

(Contains: Shrimp)

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

3 tbsp

Yogurt Sauce

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites)

8 g

Mediterranean Spice Blend

(May contain traces of: Sesame, Tree nuts, Triticale, Milk, Soy, Peanuts, Wheat, Sulphites, Mustard)

7 g

Parsley

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.12 tsp

Pepper*

Nutrition Values

Calories800 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrate80 g

Sugar10 g

Dietary Fiber7 g

Protein38 g

Cholesterol215 mg

Sodium1610 mg

Trans Fat0.5 g

Potassium950 mg

Calcium250 mg

Iron4.5 mg

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Colander

•Large Pot

•Measuring Spoons

•Measuring Cups

•Large Non-Stick Pan

•Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Before starting, To a medium pot, add 8 cups water and 1 tsp salt (use same for 4 servings). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Wash and dry all produce.
Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Finely chop parsley.
Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into half moons.
Core, then cut pepper into 1/2 inch pieces.

To the boiling water, add orzo. Cook for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.

HEY TESTER! METHOD USED TO BE A BIT DIFFERENT, PLEASE CONFIRM IF YOU NEED ANY PASTA WATER AT ALL. THANKS <3

Strain orzo, reserving 1/2 cup (1 cup) of pasta water, then return to the pot, off heat.

Meanwhile, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Mediterranean Spice Blend.
Heat a large non-stick pan, over medium-high. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and shrimp.
Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until shrimp just turn pink.**
Trasfer to a plate.

To the same pan, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, peppers, zucchini and remaining and Mediterranean Spice Blend.
Cook on medium-high for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender crisp.
Add in garlic and shrimp. Cook for 30 sec-1 min until fragrant and shrimp is warmed through.

HEY TESTER! PLEASE MIX IN PESTO WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OIL AND CONFIRM IF NEEDED, THANKS <3

To the pot with the orzo, stir in half the pesto and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. (TIP: We love the taste of olive oil in this recipe!) Season with salt and pepper, if you like.