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Sunset Orzo With Spanish Shrimp Recipe

Sunset Orzo With Spanish Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb orzo pasta
2 pinches saffron threads
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 lb spanish chorizo, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/3 cup green peas
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 lemon , juice of

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the orzo and cook until just al dente. Drain and cover.
While the pasta is working, in a small saucepan, steep the saffron in the chicken broth over low heat.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned, 2 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peas.
In another medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley, paprika and lemon juice; season with salt. Remove from the heat.
Pour the saffron broth over the chorizo and vegetables. Add the orzo and toss for 2 minutes. To serve, top the orzo with the shrimp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	624.23 Kcal (2614 kJ)
Calories from fat	373.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.46g	64%
Cholesterol	71.58mg	24%
Sodium	1684.28mg	70%
Potassium	412.72mg	9%
Total Carbs	50.71g	17%
Sugars	5.53g	22%
Dietary Fiber	5.39g	22%
Protein	14.29g	29%
Vitamin C	52.5mg	87%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	14.5mg	81%
Calcium	66.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.9 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.29g	64%
Cholesterol	19.48mg	24%
Sodium	458.42mg	70%
Potassium	112.33mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.8g	17%
Sugars	1.5g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	22%
Protein	3.89g	29%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	87%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	3.9mg	81%
Calcium	18.2mg	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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