Oven-baked shrimps retain more flavor and acquire special notes that significantly distinguish them from boiled. But when cooking them even in the oven, it’s important not to overdo it and bake exactly until the shrimp ceases to be transparent. Stir them into the boiled orzo paste, adding a lot fresh dill, parsley and green onions, finely chopped cucumber, lemon juice and feta cheese. The pasta is very refreshing and juicy. Ideal for a hot day and picnic. It can also be cook in advance and refrigerate. The next day она станет ещё вкуснее. 
Time: 1 hour. 35 minutes Difficulty: easy Servings: 6 Measured containers are used in recipes volume: 1 cup (st.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cups (st.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (Art.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1 teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 300 gr orzo pasta (in the form of rice)
- 0.5 tbsp. lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 1 kg. shrimp (16/18), peeled from shells and intestinal veins
- 1 tbsp. chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp. chopped dill
- 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 greenhouse cucumber, unpeeled, seedless, chopped medium cubes
- 0.5 tbsp. diced red onion
- 300 gr large feta diced
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Recipe preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 ° C.
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tbsp. l salt a little vegetable oil and bring to a boil. Add the paste orzo and cook for 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and place the paste in a large bowl. Mix lemon juice, 0.5 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper. Pour hot pasta with a mixture and well mix.
- Meanwhile, lay the prawns on a baking sheet, sprinkle olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake to mix and distribute in one layer. Bake in the oven 5-6 minutes until the shrimp is ready. Do not overdo them!
- Stir the shrimp into the pasta and then add the green onion, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper. Good mix. Add feta and mix thoroughly. Leave at room temperature for 1 hour so that all the flavors mix, or leave overnight in the refrigerator. If stored in a refrigerator, before try serving again and bring to room temperature.
