Fire-Roasted Shrimp with Orzo Recipe

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Fire-Roasted Shrimp with Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Reserve shells.
  2. Toss together shrimp, chili-sesame oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and salt in a large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  3. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Spoon hot orzo into 4 lightly greased 6-ounce custard cups, pressing lightly with back of a spoon. Set aside.
  4. Sauté carrot and next 3 ingredients in hot canola oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add reserved shrimp shells, lemongrass, and curry powder. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  5. Process shell mixture in a food processor. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a saucepan, pressing with the back of a spoon. Discard solids. Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, and remaining cilantro; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat; add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
  7. Unmold orzo. Spoon coconut milk mixture around orzo. Arrange shrimp around orzo; serve with vegetables.
  8. Note: Lemongrass is an herb used in Asian cooking that has a sour lemon flavor. Find it in large supermarkets and Asian markets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 516.25 Kcal (2161 kJ)
Calories from fat 269.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.93g 46%
Cholesterol 70.19mg 23%
Sodium 2073.58mg 86%
Potassium 390.83mg 8%
Total Carbs 51.89g 17%
Sugars 6.07g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.13g 17%
Protein 13.91g 28%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 75.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.21 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.38g 46%
Cholesterol 17.3mg 23%
Sodium 510.97mg 86%
Potassium 96.31mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.79g 17%
Sugars 1.5g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 17%
Protein 3.43g 28%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 10%
Calcium 18.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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