Shrimp Orzo in Creamy Wine Sauce

Shrimp Orzo in Creamy Wine Sauce is one easy shrimp orzo pasta dish that’s ready in 30 minutes! Less dishes, but a meal with maximum flavor! Fast and fresh dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo
• 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon butter divided

Shrimp Orzo in Creamy Wine Sauce

• 1/2 onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• Parsley to garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.
3. Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant.
4. Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. 
5. Once the garlic is cooked, add wine and cook for a couple of minutes. Next add heavy cream and once the liquid is simmering, add cooked orzo, salt and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
6. Add crumbled feta cheese and mix with orzo. Now add shrimp back into the skillet and reheat. Serve with chopped parsley.

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