Photo: Dana DeVolk
Shrimp Orzo Pesto
12 ingredients
10 min + 15 min
3 servings
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"This is one of my finest creations, made much easier by the frozen pre-cooked shrimp!"
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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