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Shrimp Orzo Pesto
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Shrimp Orzo Pesto

12 ingredients 10 min + 15 min 3 servings openrecipes
Shrimp Orzo Pesto

"This is one of my finest creations, made much easier by the frozen pre-cooked shrimp!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

604
Calories
44g
Protein
23g
Fat
55g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Capers 1 tbsp (9g) drained 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon pesto, divided
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

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