Shrimp and Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese

Submitted by Marie

"This is a fabulous dish. Recipe found on the internet."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh basil

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp.
4. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Remove from pan.
6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan.
7. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
9. Stir in pasta and shrimp; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
10. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, cheese, and basil.

Reviews

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This is a winner! Dinner was delicious tonight. I didn't have cherry tomatoes, so I subbed a 14 oz. can of petite diced tomatoes, with a healthy splash of white wine. I decreased the onion and garlic slightly (my can of tomatoes was flavored with garlic & onions). Served with a vegetable side and crunchy bread. Everyone at the table gobbled this up - perfect amount to serve 4 of us. Thanks Marie!