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Orzo Pasta with Shrimp, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichokes
Lovely and flavorful Orzo pasta recipe with Shrimp, artichoke and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for both a weeknight meal and a fancy occasion! Have this dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 747 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounce can marinated artichokes hearts
- ¼ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon Dried or fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves cut in chunks
- 1 pound raw Fresh Shrimp or frozen and thawed, pat dry to remove moisture
- 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons for cooking shrimp 2 tablespoons for sauce
- 1 gram box orzo pasta Barilla brand
- Coarse sea salt for pasta water
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl add the marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and 2 tablespoons olive oil, mix until combined.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook according to "al dente" directions (about 9 minutes). When the orzo is cook reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and add in to the bowl of artichokes and other ingredients.
- Drain the Orzo and add it to the serving bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Gently toss to combine. Cover with a lid and let marinate until the shrimp are cooked.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic. Add the shrimp one at a time (without overcrowding the pan or they will boil). You may cook them in two batches
- Cook the shrimp on high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. This gets a nice sear on the shrimp. Depending on shrimp size you may need a little more or a little less time. Make sure they are cooked all the way through and have a pink color.
- Add the shrimp and garlic to the top of the prepared pasta.
- Sprinkle with extra basil and serve!
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Notes
- Serve warm or cold! Excellent as leftovers
Nutrition Information
Calories
747kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1290IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 747
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 747kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1290IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.