Deliciously Easy Shrimp Orzo Pesto

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 8ouncesorzo pasta

  • 1tablespoonpesto, divided

  • 3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2cupsfrozen cooked shrimp, thawed

  • ½cupdiced red bell pepper

  • 1teaspooncapers

  • ¼teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼teaspoongarlic powder

  • ¼teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 1tablespoonolive oil, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in boiling water, occasionally stirring until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.

  2. Heat remaining tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

    Stephenie Labandz

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe3
Calories585
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
24g
31%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
174mg
58%
Sodium
366mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
21%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
32g
64%
Vitamin C
34mg
38%
Calcium
162mg
12%
Iron
6mg
31%
Potassium
350mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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