Lemon
Shrimp Orzo Recipe
Ingredients
:
2
tablespoons olive oil
1
small onion, chopped
2
garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2
cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1
pound uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1
cup water
1
pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
4
cups fresh arugula
3
tablespoons lemon juice
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1/2
cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1-1/2
cups crumbled feta cheese
Fresh
basil leaves
How
To Make Lemon Shrimp Orzo :
In
a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until
crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth,
orzo and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until orzo is
al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Stir
in shrimp, arugula, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp
turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Stir in olives. Sprinkle with feta and basil leaves.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
cup: 367 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium,
44g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 10g fiber), 22g protein.
