Shrimp and Fresh Herb Orzo

We used the longer grain orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, for a prettier presentation. Before using the leeks, be sure to rinse them thoroughly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  cups  thinly sliced leeks
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil, divided
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2  pounds  large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• 1/2  cup  dry white wine or fresh orange juice
• 1/2  tablespoon  herbes de Provence
• 2  cups  cooked orzo
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh dill or chives
• 1/2  to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Garnishes: orange wedges, olives, drizzle of olive oil, and fresh dill

Preparation

1. Sauté leeks in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds; remove leeks and garlic.

2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Turn heat to high, and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add shrimp, and cook 1 minute; stir and cook another minute. Add wine and herbes de Provence; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are just pink and cooked through. Stir in prepared orzo and fresh dill, leeks, and garlic; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; top with crumbled feta. Garnish, if desired.