Parchment-Baked Italian Shrimp
Parmesan Orzo-Zucchini Toss
Ingredients
- ¾ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp, patted dry
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- ¾ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut 2 (12-inch) squares of parchment paper. Divide shrimp between parchment pieces. Sprinkle each portion with garlic, seasoning, salt, and red pepper; top with butter and lemon slices; drizzle with oil.
- Fold parchment over shrimp, making overlapping folds along edges to seal. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until paper is puffed and lightly browned. Cut packets open. Sprinkle with basil, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ⅔ cup orzo (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 small zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 small yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions, adding zucchini and yellow squash during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and toss with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
220
|
318
|
538
|
| Fat (g) | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 54 | 58 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 537 | 250 | 787 |
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