Sheet-Pan Shrimp with Orzo

1. 1
   prep

   Preheat the oven and prep the pan.

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup, or lightly grease it with a drizzle of olive oil.

2. 2
   boil · ~5 min

   Parboil the orzo pasta.

   1.Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.

   2.Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes less than package directions (about 5 minutes total).

   3.Drain well and set aside.

   TIPUndercooking the orzo is key — it will finish absorbing liquid in the oven and stay perfectly al dente.
3. 3
   mix · ~3 min

   Toss the vegetables with seasoning.

   1.On the prepared sheet pan, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced red onion.

   2.Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, half the oregano, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

   3.Toss everything together until evenly coated, then spread into a single layer.
4. 4
   bake · ~10 min

   Roast the vegetables.

   Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast the vegetables for 10 minutes. They should be slightly softened and the tomatoes beginning to burst.

5. 5
   mix · ~2 min

   Season the shrimp.

   While the vegetables roast, pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining garlic, remaining oregano, and lemon juice.

   TIPDry shrimp sear and roast better. Don't skip patting them dry.
6. 6
   assemble · ~2 min

   Add orzo and shrimp to the pan.

   1.Remove the sheet pan from the oven.

   2.Scatter the parboiled orzo over the roasted vegetables and gently toss to combine with the pan juices.

   3.Nestle the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on top of the orzo mixture.
7. 7
   bake · ~9 min

   Bake until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

   Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque, pink, and curled into a loose 'C' shape. The orzo will have absorbed the flavors from the tomatoes and shrimp.

   TIPWatch the shrimp closely — they go from perfect to rubbery in under a minute.
8. 8
   garnish · ~1 min

   Finish with feta and fresh parsley.

   1.Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the crumbled feta over the top.

   2.Scatter the chopped parsley generously over everything.

   3.Squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top just before serving.

   TIPThe residual heat gently softens the feta without melting it completely, keeping those creamy bites intact.

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