Lemon Shrimp Saute Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup orzo, uncooked
2 tsp olive oil, divided ; salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt , 1/4 tsp pepper
1 - 1 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped parsley divided
1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
1 - 2 cup fresh baby spinach optional
1 cup white wine ( i use savingnon blanc)
4 tsp butter
juice and rind of 1 lemon
1 tsp capers ( i usually don't add these) optional

Directions:

Cook orzo in boiling water until tender; drain. Toss with 1T olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
In large skillet heat remaining 1 T olive oil. Add garlic and sauté 1 min. Add shrimp, salt, pepper and 2T parsley. Cook 3 min. turn shrimp and add red pepper; cook an additional 3 min. Remove from pan and keep warm, reserving drippings in skillet.
Add lemon juice and wine to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced by 1/3/ ( about 2 min) Add spinach at this time and allow to wilt. Remove from heat.
Add remaining parsley. Sir in butter, lemon rind, and capers. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over shrimp. Serve on orzo. Top with fresh grated parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	616.09 Kcal (2579 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.62g	56%
Cholesterol	95.32mg	32%
Sodium	2276.86mg	95%
Potassium	308.18mg	7%
Total Carbs	50.93g	17%
Sugars	2.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	11%
Protein	13.71g	27%
Vitamin C	32.3mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	12.1mg	67%
Calcium	68.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.65 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.63g	56%
Cholesterol	30.27mg	32%
Sodium	723.06mg	95%
Potassium	97.87mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.17g	17%
Sugars	0.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	11%
Protein	4.36g	27%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	21%
Iron	3.8mg	67%
Calcium	21.7mg	7%

* 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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