One-Pot Shrimp Scampi Orzo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

One-Pot Shrimp Scampi Orzo Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 pinch red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon dried parsley

½ pound uncooked medium shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

¾ cup orzo

½ cup finely diced onion

1 large clove garlic

minced

¼ cup white wine

1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup frozen peas

defrosted

½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 lemon slices

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine olive oil lemon zest lemon juice red pepper flakes and dried parsley in a small bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Stir in orzo and onion toss to coat and cook stirring frequently until onions are translucent and orzo is lightly toasted 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Deglaze pot with white wine and stir until wine has cooked off. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas and shrimp with marinade to the pot cover and cook stirring occasionally until shrimp are light pink 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4

Divide between 2 dishes sprinkle with fresh parsley and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutritional Information

One-Pot Shrimp Scampi Orzo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 625.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.7g 68%

Carbohydrates: 69.5g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 21.9g 34%

Saturated Fat: 6.4g 32%

Cholesterol: 190.4mg 64%

Vitamin A Iu: 1463.8IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.8mg 91%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 27.3mg 46%

Folate: 195.9mcg 49%

Calcium: 90.8mg 9%

Iron: 6.5mg 36%

Magnesium: 92.2mg 33%

Potassium: 468.8mg 13%

Sodium: 942.7mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 196.8

*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.