Roasted Shrimp and Orzo

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. pepper

¼ c. olive oil

¾ lb. orzo pasta

½ c. lemon juice

2 lbs. peeled and deveined shrimp

1 c. scallions, minced

1 c. fresh dill, chopped

1 c. fresh parsley, chopped

1 cucumber, seeded, unpeeled and diced

½ c. red onion, diced ¾ lb. feta cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400. Cook orzo according to package directions. Add dash of oil and 1 Tsp salt to water. Drain and pour into large bowl.
2. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, ½ tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Pour over hot pasta.
3. Place the shrimp on sheet pan, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
4. Roast 5-6 minutes, until shrimp cooked through. Don’t overcook!
5. Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, ½ tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir.
6. Set aside for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend or refrigerate overnight.
7. Serve at room temperature.

This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital Diabetes and Health Education Department, which provides a variety of programs to help educate and support community members with diabetes, or those who are at risk of developing diabetes. Their services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education. For more information on our Diabetes and Health Education Department, click here.