Shrimp & Pea Orzo Recipe

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Shrimp & Pea Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Set water on to boil for the orzo.
  2. Chop onion and garlic finely and saute in a bit of olive oil til translucent.
  3. Cook orzo to package directions, add peas the last couple of minutes of cooking.
  4. Drain and return to pot. Place on burner on low heat. Add cooked shrimp and stir.
  5. Add half-and-half, stir in cheese, onion/garlic and fresh basil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Enjoy!
  7. Any leftovers freeze quite well. This also makes a nice side dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.89 Kcal (1067 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.43g 15%
Cholesterol 87.55mg 29%
Sodium 462.07mg 19%
Potassium 282.27mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.63g 6%
Sugars 4.91g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 23.96g 48%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 336.2mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.38 Kcal (554 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.9g 15%
Cholesterol 45.47mg 29%
Sodium 239.98mg 19%
Potassium 146.6mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.68g 6%
Sugars 2.55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 11%
Protein 12.44g 48%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 174.6mg 34%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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