Shrimp With Saffron Orzo Recipe

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Shrimp With Saffron Orzo
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Directions:

  1. On high heat, bring broth to a boil.
  2. Reduce to low and simmer and add saffron.
  3. Return to boil and add orzo. Cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
  4. Drain orzo and add 4 tablespoons oil, salt, pepper, juice of half a lemon and parsley. Mix and set aside.
  5. Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and remaining lemon juice.
  6. Heat remaining oil in saucepan.
  7. Add shrimp and cook until thoroughly pink about 4 minutes total.
  8. Mix shrimp with orzo.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 486.52 Kcal (2037 kJ)
Calories from fat 325.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.22g 56%
Cholesterol 47.62mg 16%
Sodium 2449.92mg 102%
Potassium 280.11mg 6%
Total Carbs 31.82g 11%
Sugars 1.83g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 8%
Protein 10.18g 20%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 44.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.23 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.51g 56%
Cholesterol 13.82mg 16%
Sodium 711.19mg 102%
Potassium 81.31mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.24g 11%
Sugars 0.53g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 8%
Protein 2.95g 20%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 14%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 4%

* 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

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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