Pesto Shrimp With Orzo Recipe

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Pesto Shrimp With Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 8 ingredients (oil through pepper). Add shrimp, turning to coat and marinate, covered, in fridge at least 2 hours.
  2. Cook orzo until al dente (10-12 minutes).
  3. Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
  4. Spread marinated shrimp in a single layer in a foil-lined broiling pan; pour marinade over shrimp.
  5. Broil shrimp 4 inches from heat, 3 minutes per side, until firm and lightly colored.
  6. Serve shrimp over orzo and pour pan juices over top. Scatter cheese and parsley over the shrimp.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1180.12 Kcal (4941 kJ)
Calories from fat 851.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 94.66g 146%
Cholesterol 176.29mg 59%
Sodium 2973.87mg 124%
Potassium 337.69mg 7%
Total Carbs 56.77g 19%
Sugars 5.29g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 10%
Protein 26.91g 54%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 39%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 522.6mg 52%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 316.8 Kcal (1326 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.41g 146%
Cholesterol 47.32mg 59%
Sodium 798.34mg 124%
Potassium 90.65mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.24g 19%
Sugars 1.42g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 10%
Protein 7.23g 54%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 39%
Iron 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 140.3mg 52%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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