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Lemon and Herb-Crusted Orzo and Shrimp

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Updated Oct 18, 2016
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Looking for a flavorful seafood dinner using peas and Progresso® bread crumbs? Then try this citrusy, herbed dish that’s made with pasta, shrimp and veggies.

Lemon and Herb-Crusted Orzo and Shrimp

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 medium carrots, diced (1 cup)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen baby sweet peas (from 12-oz bag), thawed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    Cook and drain orzo as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook carrots and bell pepper in oil 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas. Remove from skillet to bowl.
  • Step 
    3
    In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook shrimp, salt and pepper in butter 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, just until shrimp start to turn pink. Stir in broth and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Stir in vegetable mixture. Spoon cooked orzo into baking dish. Spoon shrimp mixture over orzo.
  • Step 
    4
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 1 minute or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs, lemon peel and oregano. Sprinkle over shrimp.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and crumb topping is golden.

Nutrition

380 Calories
13g Total Fat
19g Protein
47g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
610mg
26%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
4g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
120%
120%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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