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Pan Blackened Shrimp with Orzo, Dill and Feta Cheese
in a Baked Wonton Cup

•  2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup Bell Pepper, diced small
• 2 cups Fresh Shrimp-cleaned and peeled
• 2 teaspoons good quality blackening spice
• 2 ½ cups cooked and cooled Orzo pasta
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill
• ¼ cup Seafood or Shrimp stock
• ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese

Heat cast iron pan:

At once add the butter, garlic & bell pepper—sautee for about 10 seconds.

Add shrimp and blackening spice, cook for 3 minutes.

Add orzo, dill & stock, cook for 1 minute—stir.

Add salt & pepper to taste. Turn off heat—add crumbled feta, toss & serve.

Green Bean and Blue Cheese Salad 

• 2 Fresh Green Beans-blanched and cooled
• 2 each ripe tomatoes, diced large
• 1 can black olives, pitted
• 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese
• ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix together all ingredient, chill, serve