Ingredients for Shrimp Pea Orzo
- 1 (12-ounce) package Orzo Pasta
- 1 cup chopped Sweet Onion
- 1 pound cooked Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen Peas, thawed
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh Basil
- Lowfat Mozzarella Cheese (not included in recipe ingredients from Food.com)
- 1/2 cup Half-and-Half
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
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How to Make Shrimp Pea Orzo
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes), adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- While the orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Drain the cooked orzo and peas; add them to the skillet with the onion and garlic.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cooked shrimp, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately. Leftovers freeze well. Enjoy this delicious and healthy meal or side dish!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
24g
Carbs
13g
