Family Meal Kit

One-Pan Lemony Shrimp Orzo

with feta cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies
  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs

Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!

In Your Box (serves 4)

  • Info
    16 oz. Shrimp
  • Info
    16 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • Info
    1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Info
    ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 2 Dill Sprigs

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    490
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    28g
  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    24g
  • Sodium
    1390mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Stem and mince dill.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Pat shrimp dry and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Transfer shrimp to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat; no need to wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Cook the Zucchini

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and a pinch of salt to hot pan used to cook shrimp. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Tomatoes, Orzo, and Shrimp

    Add tomatoes and orzo to hot pan and stir occasionally until tomatoes are tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Add shrimp, dill, butter, and garlic salt. Stir occasionally until shrimp and orzo are heated through, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While orzo cooks, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Make Lemon Crema and Finish Dish

    In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until combined and smooth. Set aside.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with lemon crema and cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

Home Chef: Fresh Ingredient Delivery To Cook At Home

Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service - order and receive home food delivery weekly. Choose from 21 fresh recipes featuring steak, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian options, and beyond to meet your cooking needs each week.