A very easy, creamy pasta that is surprisingly low in fat. I was trying to use fresh green peas and shrimp. This is what resulted...
Provided by hipQuest
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set water on to boil for the orzo.
- Chop onion and garlic finely and saute in a bit of olive oil til translucent.
- Cook orzo to package directions, add peas the last couple of minutes of cooking.
- Drain and return to pot. Place on burner on low heat. Add cooked shrimp and stir.
- Add half-and-half, stir in cheese, onion/garlic and fresh basil. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
- Any leftovers freeze quite well. This also makes a nice side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 143.1, Sodium 354.3, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 32.2
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Shayli abbasi
[email protected]The sauce is a bit too thick for my liking.
LaCiE cOcOnUt
[email protected]This dish is a bit too salty for my taste.
Md Moti
[email protected]I love the combination of shrimp, peas, and orzo.
Owoyemi Ezekiel
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer party.
Linda Abwe2
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Lisa Ndlovu
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again!
Phoenix Colvin
[email protected]Not bad, but not great.
MG Rafiu
[email protected]Easy and tasty!
Rose Peyton
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly! It was flavorful and delicious. My family loved it.
Soldier PRO
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. I also found that the orzo was a bit too mushy for my liking.
Juliet White
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this dish was surprisingly good! The shrimp and peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Waqas Shaukat
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used frozen shrimp and peas, and it still tasted delicious. I also added a bit of lemon zest to the sauce, which gave it a nice brightness.
Singa Bhai
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Dennis McMinn
[email protected]This shrimp pea orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The orzo cooks up quickly and the shrimp and peas add a nice flavor and texture. I also liked that this dish is relatively healthy, as it is made with who