
By juliasalbum.com
Lemon Shrimp Orzo with Asparagus
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:15min
Lemon Shrimp Orzo with Asparagus is a 30-minute Mediterranean-style dinner that looks like a fancy restaurant-quality main course. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for a quick Summer meal or a simple weeknight dinner. The orzo is coated in a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce and topped with capers and fresh herbs (basil and thyme).
Updated at: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:39:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories505 kcal (25%)
Total Fat22.6 g (32%)
Carbs31.6 g (12%)
Sugars6.1 g (7%)
Protein40.1 g (80%)
Sodium1106.4 mg (55%)
Fiber6.5 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 lbasparagus
ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch slices

1 cupOrzo
uncooked

2 cupschicken stock
or vegetable stock or water, or vegetable stock or water

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1.5 lbraw shrimp
peeled, deveined, tails off, large - about 15-20 count per pound

½ teaspoonitalian seasoning

½ teaspoonred pepper flakes

¼ teaspoonsalt
to taste

¼ teaspoonfreshly ground pepper

5cloves garlic
minced

¼ cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large lemon

¼ cupdry white wine

3 tablespoonssalted butter

3 tablespoonscapers

fresh basil

fresh thyme
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