Orzo with Shrimp Lemon and Feta
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1 bag Frozen Raw Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail off; 41/60 count), thawed
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp Compliments Granulated Sugar
2 tbsp Compliments Butter
1 box Orzo Pasta
6 cups Compliments Chicken Broth
1 tbsp finely shredded and minced lemon peel (yellow part only)
1 tsp Compliments Organic Thyme, minced
1 tbsp Sensations Extra Virgin 100% Olive Oil
4 ounces Compliments Feta Cheese
1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 bag Frozen Raw Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail off; 41/60 count), thawed
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp Compliments Granulated Sugar
2 tbsp Compliments Butter
1 box Orzo Pasta
6 cups Compliments Chicken Broth
1 tbsp finely shredded and minced lemon peel (yellow part only)
1 tsp Compliments Organic Thyme, minced
1 tbsp Sensations Extra Virgin 100% Olive Oil
4 ounces Compliments Feta Cheese
1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
1Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix shrimp with salt and sugar. Cover and chill.
2Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix shrimp with salt and sugar. Cover and chill.
3Add broth, lemon peel, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce heat slightly and simmer, stirring often, until orzo is tender to bite and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4About 5 minutes before orzo is done, remove shrimp from refrigerator and rinse well. Pat shrimp dry between paper towels. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat.
5Add shrimp and cook, stirring and turning often, until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent in center, cut to test,about 2 minutes.
6Remove from heat.When orzo is done, stir in cooked shrimp, feta, and the lemon juice.
7Transfer to individual bowls and serve immediately.
Tips
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Transfer the bag of shrimp from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before so that they will thaw and be ready to cook at dinnertime.
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