Prawn Orzo Bake

Adapted from: Abbi

Serves: 3-4

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup orzo pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced (1.25 cups)

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp chili flake

120 ml (1/2 cup) white wine

2 cups tomatoes, diced

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp dried chives

113 g (4 oz) feta 

2 tbsp lemon juice

salt & pepper

340 g (3/4 lb) prawn / shrimp

If you're looking for a warm and cosy meal that incorporates seafood, look no further! This crustacean meal is similar in profile flavour to my jambalaya, though more herb-y and Mediterranean-like. I like this recipe because it is easy, it includes wine (of course!), and I usually have most of the ingredients on hand. 

Ingredients:

1 cup orzo pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced (1.25 cups)

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp chili flake

120 ml (1/2 cup) white wine

2 cups tomatoes, diced

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp dried chives

113 g (4 oz) feta 

2 tbsp lemon juice

salt & pepper

340 g (3/4 lb) prawn / shrimp

Directions:
1. Set oven to 218 C / 425 F. Cook the orzo until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. 

3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Add wine, tomatoes and oregano and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes.

6. Add chives, feta, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. In a baking dish, mix the raw prawn, cooked orzo, and tomato mixture together and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.

8. Serve immediately.