Shrimp with Orzo & Feta
Serves 4
10 Ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 Medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
4-6 Ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 Tablespoon fresh basil, minced
Make orzo according to package directions (takes about 6 minutes after water boils). Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp just turn pink. Add tomatoes and cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Remove skillet from heat. Drain orzo and it and feta to shrimp mixture. Toss to mix. Top with fresh basil and serve.
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