Shrimp and Fresh Herb Orzo

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. 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. 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.