Orzo with Shrimp and Tiny Peas

Name: Orzo with Shrimp and Tiny Peas
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Zest of lemon plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided; 591 milliliters lower-sodium chicken broth; 237 milliliters uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 118 milliliters grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 473 milliliters frozen petite green peas, thawed; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 454 grams frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, drained, and patted dry; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Orzo with Shrimp and Tiny Peas is a pescatarian main course. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 430 calories, 40g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up lemon zest, tarragon leaves, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan over high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add broth to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

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Broth

Pasta

Orzo

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Frying Pan

Heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; stir in shallot and zest. Cook until shallot is softened (about 3 minutes), stirring frequently.

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Shallot