Shrimp Orzo Pesto Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Shrimp Orzo Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces orzo pasta

1 tablespoon pesto

divided

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

divided

2 cups frozen cooked shrimp

thawed

½ cup diced red bell pepper

1 teaspoon capers

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

or to taste

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.

Step 2

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp red bell pepper and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon pesto oregano garlic powder red pepper flakes salt and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Orzo Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 585.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32g 64%

Carbohydrates: 58.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 24.4g 38%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 173.9mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1164.5IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.3mg 87%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 34.3mg 57%

Folate: 179.3mcg 45%

Calcium: 162.2mg 16%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 78.9mg 28%

Potassium: 350.2mg 10%

Sodium: 366mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 219.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.