Orzo & Shrimp Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp minced shallots
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp saffron thread , steeped in
2 tbsp white wine
1 3/4 cups organic low sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
salt and crushed red pepper flakes
8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped (fresh is best !)
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley
2 tbsp scallions (green part only )

Directions:

Saute the shallots in butter for 5 minutes or until tender.
Saute garlic & red pepper flakes an additional 30 seconds to a minute. (Be careful not to burn).
Add the steeped saffron in white wine and evaporate.
Add the orzo and saute just enough to coat the pasta kernels.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil and cook until the pasta has absorbed the broth, and is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the shrimp, cover and steep just long enough for the shrimp to gently warm through.
Season to taste with salt and crushed red pepper; garnish with parsley and scallions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	288.17 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.21g	26%
Cholesterol	96.42mg	32%
Sodium	270.73mg	11%
Potassium	310.96mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.19g	6%
Sugars	2.34g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	4%
Protein	16.37g	33%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	58.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	115.54 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.9g	26%
Cholesterol	38.66mg	32%
Sodium	108.55mg	11%
Potassium	124.68mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.89g	6%
Sugars	0.94g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	4%
Protein	6.56g	33%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	23.6mg	6%

* 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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