Lemon Garlic Orzo with Basil, Shrimp and Feta

Serving Size:  4-6

Ingredients:

1 lb. Pappardelle’s Lemon Garlic Orzo
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

Instructions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Overlap 2 sheets of aluminum foil to make a large sheet. Place foil in a baking dish and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Cook orzo for 5 minutes in boiling water. Drain as well as possible. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, tomato, green onions, feta cheese, salt and pepper.
  3. Place orzo mixture into prepared baking dish. Combine shrimp with basil. Arrange shrimp mixture on orzo mixture. Fold foil edges together to make a bag.
  4. Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and done. Cut open bag with a sharp knife and peel back the foil. Drizzle with final tablespoon of olive oil. Serve immediately.