The other day we talked about what orzo [1] is. What better way to continue our lesson than to cook with it? Don't be afraid to cook with unfamiliar ingredients on weeknights. It's daring, but it also makes for a more exciting and adventurous meal. When combined with buttery shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and salty feta, this main dish is rich without being too filling. Pour yourself a glass of wine — it's Friday! — and get ready to enjoy a new taste experience. For this super simple recipe,

Orzo With Shrimp & Feta [2]
From Good Housekeeping [3] magazine
Source [4]

1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, with tail part of shell left on if you like
3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 ounces garlic-and-herb flavored feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)

1. Prepare orzo in boiling salted water as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 10-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, stirring occasionally.
3. Add tomatoes and cook 30 seconds, stirring. Remove skillet from heat.
4. Drain orzo; toss with shrimp mixture and feta.

Serves 4.

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