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One-Pot Parmesan Shrimp and Orzo
Parmesan-Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp pepper, divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped (or use frozen chopped onion)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16-oz) pkg whole wheat orzo
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5-oz) pkg organic baby spinach
- 1 (12-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sprinkle shrimp with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium-high heat until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Sauté onion in 1 Tbsp hot oil 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and orzo; sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth and milk; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until orzo is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach, roasted peppers, and cheese, stirring until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper on a greased rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
538
|
99
|
637
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 34 | 5 | 39 |
| Carb (g) | 68 | 7 | 75 |
| Fiber (g) | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Sodium (mg) | 705 | 220 | 925 |
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