TOMATO-BASIL SHRIMP ORZO

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Simple to prepare, this orzo pasta dish features fresh, fragrant basil, juicy grape tomatoes, garlic and tender shrimp: made with simple, fresh ingredients-precisely what Italian cuisine is all about!

Provided by DeLallo Foods

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 lb) package delallo orzo pasta
2 tablespoons delallo extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo for al dente texture, according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil on a medium-high setting. Once hot, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté together for about 1 minute to infuse oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • Add wine to the pan and allow it to reduce by half, about 3 minutes. Next, add tomatoes and 1 tablespoon butter; sauté tomatoes just until skin begins to loosen. Season with basil, salt and pepper. Add cooked orzo to the saucepan and toss together for 2 minutes to marry flavors.

Saleh dolphin
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This dish is now a staple in my household. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Hafez Khan
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I wasn't sure how the shrimp and orzo would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing!


Srabanti Fateha
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The dish turned out great and my friends loved it!


Mehboob Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Owusu Addai
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The sauce was a little too tangy for my taste, but I added some honey and it was perfect.


Simpal Boy
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I added some chopped spinach to the dish and it was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


AHMED SALMAN
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The whole family loved it!


Kazeem Qudus
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The sauce was so flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Luxury MONEY
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I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the flavor was amazing. The orzo cooked evenly and the whole dish came together in under 30 minutes.


nicholas mutua
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This tomato basil shrimp orzo was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.