Baked Orzo with Shrimp and Lemon and Oregano
1 (1 pound) package orzo
Zest of 2 lemons
1/4 C. chopped parsley
3 T. olive oil
1 C. chopped onion
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 tsp. red chili flakes
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/8 tsp. salt
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 C. crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ C. Tillamook® Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook and drain orzo according to package directions, reserving 1½ C. cooking liquid. In small bowl combine zest and parsley, reserving 1 T. for garnish. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic, oregano and chili flakes: cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and salt and cook for 2 minutes; add shrimp and cook until just pink. In large bowl combine orzo, tomato-shrimp mixture, feta, parsley mixture and reserved liquid. Spread in greased 9 x 13†baking dish and top with mozzarella. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and browned. Garnish with reserved parsley lemon mixture.