Barefoot Contessa Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 234.3
- Total Fat: 15.5 g
- Cholesterol: 39.5 mg
- Sodium: 338.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Barefoot Contessa Roasted Shrimp and Orzo calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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3/4 lbs Orzo Pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Lemon Juice
2 lbs shrimp (16 -18) peeled and deveined
1 cup Scallions, raw, minced (white & green parts)
1 cup Dill weed, fresh, chopped
1 cup Parsley, chopped
Cucumber (with peel), seeded and medium diced
1/2 cup red onions, raw, small diced
3/4 lb Feta Cheese, large dice
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat over to 400 degrees.
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tbls of salt and a splash of oil, bring to boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 - 11 minutes stirring occasionally, until cooked al dente. Drain and pour into large bowl. Whisk together with lemon juice, 1/2 c olive oil, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
Place shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out ina single layer. Roast for 5-6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don't overcook!
Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temp for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings, and bring back to room temp before serving.
Serving Size: makes 12 1-cup servings (or double calculations for a meal)
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TANGYTANGERINE.
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tbls of salt and a splash of oil, bring to boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 - 11 minutes stirring occasionally, until cooked al dente. Drain and pour into large bowl. Whisk together with lemon juice, 1/2 c olive oil, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
Place shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out ina single layer. Roast for 5-6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don't overcook!
Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temp for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings, and bring back to room temp before serving.
Serving Size: makes 12 1-cup servings (or double calculations for a meal)
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TANGYTANGERINE.