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Shrimp Souvlaki with Lemon Orzo and Feta

Shrimp Souvlaki with Lemon Orzo and Feta

A 79-minute Greek dinner for 4 — 650 calories per serving.

79 min·serves 4·Greek

650calories
49gprotein
66gcarbs
22gfat

per serving, estimated

Juicy marinated shrimp skewers grilled to a light char, served alongside bright lemon orzo tossed with spinach, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta.

Ingredients

Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account

Shrimp Souvlaki Skewers

  • 1½ pounds peeled shrimp (large (21–25 count), tails on, deveined)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 red bell peppers (cut into 1½-inch pieces)
  • 1 red onion (cut into 1½-inch wedges)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • 4 lemon wedges (for serving)
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked 30 min)

Lemon Orzo with Spinach and Fetabase

  • 12 ounces orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 ounces Baby spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Steps

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Shrimp Souvlaki Skewers

  1. If using wooden skewers, submerge all 8 in water and soak for 30 minutes. 30 min
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. 4 min
  3. Add 1½ pounds shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for 15 minutes while you prep the vegetables. 15 min
  4. Cut 2 red bell peppers into 1½-inch pieces and cut 1 red onion into 1½-inch wedges. 5 min
  5. Thread the shrimp, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges alternately onto all 8 skewers. 5 min
  6. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. 5 min
  7. Timing-sensitive step. Grill the skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are pink, lightly charred, and just cooked through. 6 min
  8. Transfer the skewers to a platter, scatter 2 tablespoons chopped parsley over the top, and serve with 4 lemon wedges. 2 min

Lemon Orzo with Spinach and Fetabase

  1. Mince 2 garlic cloves, roughly chop 3 ounces baby spinach, and chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill; set aside. 5 min
  2. Measure 3 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water into a medium saucepan. 2 min
  3. Bring the broth and water to a boil over high heat, then stir in 12 ounces orzo, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. 5 min
  4. Reduce heat to medium and cook the orzo, stirring occasionally, for 8–9 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is just tender. 9 min
  5. Timing-sensitive step. Push the orzo to the side of the pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves to the cleared space, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir into the orzo. 2 min
  6. Remove the pan from the heat, fold in the chopped baby spinach, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest, stirring until the spinach is just wilted. 2 min
  7. Transfer the orzo to a serving bowl, scatter 4 ounces crumbled feta and 2 tablespoons fresh dill over the top, and serve immediately. 2 min

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