Pesto Orzo with Shrimp
20 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
Healthy Living
Try this Pesto Orzo with Shrimp recipe for dinner tonight. Made with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh mint, this refreshing dish will become a new favorite dinner entrée. Give this pesto orzo a try today!
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6 servings
Original recipe yields 6 servings
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic
1-1/4 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb. frozen uncooked cleaned medium shrimp
juice from 1 lemon
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Let's Make It
1
Process peas, nuts, mint and garlic in food processor 30 sec. or until nuts are finely chopped and mixture is well blended. Add 1/2 cup dressing; process until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl; stir in 2 Tbsp. cheese.
2
Cook pasta as directed on package.
3
Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning after 2 min. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice; mix lightly.
4
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in large bowl. Add pea mixture; mix lightly. If necessary, gradually stir in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water until pasta mixture is of desired consistency.
5
Top pasta mixture with shrimp and remaining cheese.
Nutrition
Calories
370
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80mg
27%
Sodium 420mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Sugars 5g
10%
Protein 22g
44%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
8%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
6 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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