Shelly's Recipe

BAKED SHRIMP WITH ORZO AND FETA CHEESE

Category: Casseroles - Seafood

8 oz Orzo
6 tbsp olive oil
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp plus 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil

1 to 1 1/2 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peel and devein
2 to 3 garlic cloves chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 400. Brush deep 13x9 inch baking pan with oil. Cook orzo according to package directions, drain well and return to cooking pot. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp basil: stir to blend. Spread the mixture into the baking dish.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (do not cook thru). Arrange the shrimp on top of the orzo.

Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add garlic, saute of med-high heat about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice, cook 1 minute. Stir in the wine, oregano, red pepper and 1/4 cup basil. Simmer about 2 min will thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, spoon over the shrimp. Bake till heated thru about 10 minutes Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese over and serve. Serves 4 to 6