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Shrimp Orzo Pesto

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)53.0985
Energy (kCal)398.9604
Carbohydrates (g)8.8762
Total fats (g)15.6744
  • Cuisine

    European >> Italian >> Italian

  • Dietary Style

  • Preparation Time

    Cooking Time - 15 minutes, Preparation Time - 10 minutes

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo. | 2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. | 3. Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    orzo pasta 8 ounces 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    pesto 1 tablespoon divided - - - -
    extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons divided 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    shrimp 2 cups cooked thawed - - - -
    red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    caper 1 teaspoon 0.6593 0.1402 0.0677 0.0247
    oregano 1/4 teaspoon 0.6625 0.1723 0.0225 0.0107
    garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon 2.5653 0.5637 0.1283 0.0057
    red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    salt black pepper to taste ground 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated 74.0 8.0 8.0 1.0
    olive oil 1 tablespoon 119.34 0.0 0.0 13.5

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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