Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, and lemon zest until coated. Spread shrimp on the baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, until opaque and slightly curled.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo, stirring occasionally, and cook according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the orzo and return it to the pot to keep warm.
- Drizzle hot orzo with olive oil and lemon juice. Add grated garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, coating orzo in the mixture.
- Fold in halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach into the warm orzo mixture until spinach wilts.
- Gently mix in crumbled feta cheese. If using, fold in capers now to add richness and tang.
- Remove roasted shrimp from the oven and top the orzo mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with parsley or dill and lemon wedges.
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Enjoy this vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors!
