Shrimp and Asparagus Orzotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6-oz) pkg asparagus tips (see Note)
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • 1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup orzo
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ½ (32-oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ⅓ cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (or use Parmesan)

Instructions

  1. Cook asparagus according to package directions. Grate lemon to measure ¼ tsp zest, and squeeze juice to measure 1 Tbsp.
  2. Cook shrimp in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat 2 minutes. Remove from pot.
  3. Add orzo to pot; cook 2 minutes or until toasted. Stir in wine; bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Add ½ cup broth, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, adding ½ cup at a time, and cooking until orzo is tender (about 12 minutes). Stir in asparagus, shrimp, lemon zest, juice, salt, pepper, and cheese. Drizzle with ½ Tbsp oil.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Calories
483
483
Fat (g) 12 12
Sat. Fat (g) 3 3
Protein (g) 37 37
Carb (g) 50 50
Fiber (g) 9 9
Sodium (mg) 681 681

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