Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Lemon Pepper Shrimp
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 330.0
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 236.5 mg
  • Sodium: 256.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 29.3 g

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Introduction

Light but high in protein.. perfect for gastric sleeve patients... Light but high in protein.. perfect for gastric sleeve patients...
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    INGREDIENTS:

    1 cup dry orzo
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions


DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions; drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the orzo and parsley; cover and keep warm.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp is pink, firm and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately with orzo and garnished with parsley, if desired.

Serving Size: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSSUZIEQ1.