Shrimp with Orzo, Feta and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Shrimp with Orzo, Feta and Sun-dried Tomatoes
	2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/3 cup canned tomatoes, drained, diced 6 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and chopped 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup Kalamata olive, pitted 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups orzo, uncooked 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. add shallot, and cook stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Add shrimp and dried tomato; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with feta cheese, olives and pepper. Meanwhile cook orzo according to package directions; drain well. Transfer orzo to a large serving bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and basil; toss well. Spoon shrimp mixture over orzo. Serve immediately

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/3 cup canned tomatoes, drained, diced
6 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup Kalamata olive, pitted
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups orzo, uncooked
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. add shallot, and cook stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Add shrimp and dried tomato; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with feta cheese, olives and pepper.

Meanwhile cook orzo according to package directions; drain well. Transfer orzo to a large serving bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and basil; toss well. Spoon shrimp mixture over orzo. Serve immediately

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