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One Pot Orzo with Shrimp & Peas

This one pot orzo recipe, with shrimp and peas, is the ultimate comfort meal and comes together in just 25 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 3291 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups whole wheat orzo
  • 1 ¼ cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 5 green onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 12 ounces large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • zest & juice of 1 lemon
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the vegetable broth and white wine in the same pot (I used a large saucepan).
  4. 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.
  5. Carefully add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink.
  6. 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

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

% 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.