Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Mediterranean-Style Sirloin with Whipped Feta
and shrimp souvlaki orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Rachel Post
Have you ever had a Mediterranean-style surf and turf meal before? Well, we're providing one for you here. Our tender sirloin steak is topped with a delicious whipped feta and on the side, our succulent shrimp is delicately tossed with orzo and fresh veggies. Surf and turf could never fail you, especially when prepared by us.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Sirloin Steaks
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8 oz. Shrimp
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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4 oz. Orzo Pasta
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
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2 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1 Shallot
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1⅗ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- ½ oz. Baby Arugula
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- 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.
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGZpv3E
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Calories1040
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat63g
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Protein67g
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Sodium2020mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Wire-Mesh Strainer
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
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1 Start the Orzo
Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water. Drain in a wire-mesh strainer.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Halve lemon and juice.Stem dill and coarsely chop.Peel and mince shallot.Mince garlic.In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1 tsp. lemon juice (reserve remaining for orzo), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined. -
3 Cook the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry and season all over with a pinch of salt.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Stir in half the butter (reserve remaining for orzo). Transfer shrimp to another mixing bowl. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Cook the Steaks
Pat steaks dry and season both sides with chimichurri seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Return pan used to cook shrimp to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add steaks to hot pan and cook until steaks reach desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well.Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Transfer steaks to a plate. Rest, 3 minutes.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While steaks rest, continue recipe. -
5 Finish Orzo and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook steaks to medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and shallots to hot pan. Stir occasionally until translucent, 30-60 seconds.
Add garlic and tomatoes. Stir occasionally until tomatoes release juice, 1-2 minutes.Add half the shrimp (reserve remaining for topping), orzo, 1/4 cup reserved orzo cooking water, and remaining butter. Stir until combined and heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in arugula and 2 tsp. remaining lemon juice.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with remaining shrimp, remaining cheese, and dill. Top steak with crème fraîche-cheese mixture. Bon appétit!
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