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Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese Recipe

Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese Recipe

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Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup uncooked orzo (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 vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tbsp bottled minced garlic
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 oz) grated fresh pecorino romano cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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	538.99 Kcal (2257 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.62g	56%
Cholesterol	70.59mg	24%
Sodium	1983.91mg	83%
Potassium	319.33mg	7%
Total Carbs	44.45g	15%
Sugars	5.22g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	10%
Protein	12.26g	25%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	19%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	76.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.88 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.41g	56%
Cholesterol	21.99mg	24%
Sodium	617.93mg	83%
Potassium	99.46mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.85g	15%
Sugars	1.63g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	10%
Protein	3.82g	25%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	19%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	23.9mg	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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