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Shrimp and Orzo Pilaf
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients:
butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato candy sprinkles
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and divided
Directions:
1. Bring broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven; stir in orzo. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat and cover.
3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp; sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add carrot, bell peppers, tomato sprinkles, salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are done and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup almonds. Combine shrimp mixture and orzo; sprinkle with remaining almonds.
By RecipeOfHealth.com