LEMON SHRIMP ORZO

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What I love about this lemon shrimp orzo is that it's so tasty and it can be eaten hot or cold. It tastes great with chicken, too. -Aleni Salcedo, East Elmhurst, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 367 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Md rashad Md
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of shrimp, orzo, and lemon. The sauce is so light and flavorful, and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a little kick, but that


Nive Rathi
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was tangy and bright, and the parsley added a nice touch of color. I would definitely recommend t


Faisal Hadil
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weekni


Upendra kumar shah
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I will definitely b


Vicki Cunningham
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the orzo is always al dente. The lemon sauce is light and flavorful, and the parsley adds a nice freshness. I usually add a little bit of wh


Syed Mussa
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of shrimp, orzo, and lemon. The sauce is so light and flavorful, and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a little kick, but that


Chantel Elizabeth “Lizzy” Lundquist
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was tangy and bright, and the parsley added a nice touch of color. I would definitely recommend t


Looks Joseph
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weekni


Atif Alam
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I will definitely b


Noor Jutt
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the orzo is always al dente. The lemon sauce is light and flavorful, and the parsley adds a nice freshness. I usually add a little bit of wh


Gadija Cassiem
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of shrimp, orzo, and lemon. The sauce is so light and flavorful, and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a little kick, but that


Matlhebo Moyo
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was tangy and bright, and the parsley added a nice touch of color. I would definitely recommend t


Donavan Garza
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weekni


BUS pk Rafeeq
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I will definitely b


Umee Ayaan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the orzo is always al dente. The lemon sauce is light and flavorful, and the parsley adds a nice freshness. I usually add a little bit of wh


md soyrob
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of shrimp, orzo, and lemon. The sauce is so light and flavorful, and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a little kick, but that


Dewan Waiba
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was tangy and bright, and the parsley added a nice touch of color. I would definitely recommend t


Om Ar
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This lemon shrimp orzo was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and flavorful, and the parsley added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.