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Shrimp and Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Recipe

Shrimp and Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp.
Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
Remove from pan.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan.
Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pasta and shrimp; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, cheese, and basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	545.71 Kcal (2285 kJ)
Calories from fat	310.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.53g	53%
Cholesterol	75.98mg	25%
Sodium	1904.07mg	79%
Potassium	388.05mg	8%
Total Carbs	46.61g	16%
Sugars	5.13g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	15.33g	31%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	24%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	149.2mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	177.28 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.22g	53%
Cholesterol	24.68mg	25%
Sodium	618.57mg	79%
Potassium	126.06mg	8%
Total Carbs	15.14g	16%
Sugars	1.67g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	14%
Protein	4.98g	31%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	24%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	48.5mg	15%

* 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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