Pan-Seared Shrimp Saganaki with Crispy Halloumi & Charred Tomato Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, whole grain or regular
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine, optional, use vegetable broth if preferred
• 3 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 whole lemon, zest and juice
• 1 tsp sea salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 cups vegetable broth, for orzo

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While orzo cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.