Shrimp Orzo
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 16 ounces large shrimp thawed, peeled, and deveined
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup harissa
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, thyme, sage, salt, pepper and paprika, and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried sage, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Add the shrimp, and cook until the shrimp begin to curl and turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pot, and set aside.16 ounces large shrimp
- Pour in the chicken broth and harissa, and increase the heat to high. Bring the liquid to a boil then add the orzo pasta. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 7 minutes or until the pasta has reached your desired consistency.6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, ¼ cup harissa, 1 pound orzo pasta
- Stir in the butter, then add the shrimp back to the pot. Serve with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups shrimp orzo. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Orzo
Serving Size
2 Cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
709
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
173
mg
58
%
Sodium
1276
mg
55
%
Potassium
770
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
94
g
31
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
820
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
113
mg
11
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
