One Pot Orzo with Shrimp & Peas
User Reviews
4.5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
3291 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
One Pot Orzo with Shrimp & Peas
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This one pot orzo recipe, with shrimp and peas, is the ultimate comfort meal and comes together in just 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- cayenne pepper dash of
- 2 cups whole wheat orzo
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth low sodium
- ¼ cup white wine dry
- 5 green onions sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter cubed, unsalted
- 12 ounces Shrimp peeled & deveined, large
- lemon zest and juice of 1
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Cook orzo according to package directions, draining it when it is still a little al dente. Set aside.
- Combine the vegetable broth and white wine in the same pot (I used a large saucepan).
- Add the spice mix and bring to a boil. Add the greens onions, garlic and peas. Return to a rapid boil. Drop in the butter cubes and stir until the butter is melted.
- Carefully add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink.
- Add the cooked orzo, and the lemon zest and juice. Stir for a minute or two until the pasta absorbs all the flavorful liquid. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 8 (SmartPoints), 8 (Points+), 6 (Old Points)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Cup
Calories
329.1kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46.5g
(16%)
Protein
18.9g
(38%)
Fat
6.4g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
2.6g
(13%)
Cholesterol
96.5mg
(32%)
Sodium
335.1mg
(14%)
Fiber
7.7g
(31%)
Sugar
2.9g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 329.1kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46.5g | 16% |
| Protein | 18.9g | 38% |
| Fat | 6.4g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 96.5mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 335.1mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7.7g | 31% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
8 reviews
Excellent
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