Creamy Orzo With Spinach and Shrimp Recipe

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Creamy Orzo With Spinach and Shrimp
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
328
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add orzo and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.
  5. Once at a boil reduce heat to a simmer uncovered.
  6. Meanwhile core, seed and dice the tomatoes and thaw and strain the spinach.
  7. Once the liquid in the orzo begins to absorb (about 5 minutes) add the tomatoes and stir.
  8. Let this simmer for another 5 minutes then add the spinach and stir.
  9. Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed (about another 15 minutes).
  10. In a separate pan sauté the shrimp and sprinkle with creole seasoning (optional, you can use whatever spice you like) until cooked.
  11. Add the cheeses and fresh basil, red pepper (optional) to the orzo and stir, then add in the shrimp and serve!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 328.43 Kcal (1375 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.35g 30%
Cholesterol 48.95mg 16%
Sodium 890.91mg 37%
Potassium 348.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.94g 9%
Sugars 2.28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 11%
Protein 16.49g 33%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 298.7mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96 Kcal (402 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.65g 30%
Cholesterol 14.31mg 16%
Sodium 260.42mg 37%
Potassium 101.97mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.58g 9%
Sugars 0.67g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 11%
Protein 4.82g 33%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 87.3mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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