SHRIMP & PEA ORZO

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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

1/2 lb orzo pasta
1 large sweet onion, finely diced
1 lb shrimp, cooked and cleaned
1/2 lb peas (fresh or frozen)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4-1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 lb lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese (to garnish)

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

Shayli abbasi
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The sauce is a bit too thick for my liking.


LaCiE cOcOnUt
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This dish is a bit too salty for my taste.


Md Moti
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I love the combination of shrimp, peas, and orzo.


Owoyemi Ezekiel
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This dish is perfect for a summer party.


Linda Abwe2
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lisa Ndlovu
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Phoenix Colvin
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Not bad, but not great.


MG Rafiu
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Easy and tasty!


Rose Peyton
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly! It was flavorful and delicious. My family loved it.


Soldier PRO
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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


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