Toasted Orzo Skillet with Shrimp

Name: Toasted Orzo Skillet with Shrimp
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz. (250 g) large frozen, thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined (31-40 per pound); 1 tsp (5 mL) Lemon Pepper Rub; 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil; 1 small onion; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; ½ tsp (2 mL) salt; 1 cup (250 mL) orzo pasta; 1¾ cups (425 mL) low-sodium chicken broth; ½ cup (125 mL) frozen peas; 1 lemon; 1 oz. (30 g) pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, finely grated (½ cup/125 mL), divided; ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

7 steps

TOASTING THE ORZO DEVELOPS AN UNEXPECTED NUTTY FLAVOR AND GOLDEN COLOR. SEARING THE SHRIMP IS SUCH AN EASY AND FAST WAY TO GET GREAT FLAVOR, COLOR AND TEXTURE. THESE TWO TECHNIQUES STEP UP THIS SIMPLE WEEKNIGHT MEAL.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:17:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories169.4 kcal (8%)

Total Fat7.6 g (11%)

Carbs18.1 g (7%)

Sugars2.6 g (3%)

Protein8.9 g (18%)

Sodium491.3 mg (25%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

250gshrimp

large, frozen, thawed, peeled and deveined, 31-40 per pound

5mllemon pepper rub

15mlcanola oil

15mlbutter

2mlsalt

1 cuporzo pasta

1 ¾ cupslow-sodium chicken broth

½ cupfrozen peas

1lemon

30gpecorino Romano cheese

or Parmesan, finely grated, 1/2 cup, 125 mL ,, divided

¼ cupfresh parsley

coarsely chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Season the shrimp with the rub. Heat the oil in the 10" (25-cm) Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes. Add the shrimp and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they’re lightly browned and pink, 2–3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.

Step 2

Coarsely chop the onion.

Step 3

Add the butter to the skillet and cook until it’s melted. Add the onion, garlic, and salt and sauté until the onion is translucent, 1–2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the orzo to the skillet. Stir while the orzo is toasting, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 5

Once the orzo has browned, add the broth and peas. Simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is absorbed, 6–8 minutes. You can add more broth as needed if the orzo isn’t tender.

Step 6

Juice the lemon into the skillet. Add the shrimp and half of the cheese; stir. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 7

To serve, top with the parsley and remaining cheese.