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Lemon Basil Shrimp Orzo Pasta
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Lemon Basil Shrimp Orzo Pasta

9 ingredients 30 min + 20 min 6 openrecipes
Lemon Basil Shrimp Orzo Pasta

Perfect healthy lunch with fresh and bright flavors!

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

676
Calories
45g
Protein
22g
Fat
81g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

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

  • 12 ounces, weight Orzo Pasta
  • 2 pounds Uncooked Medium Shrimp, Shell On
  • 1 pound Asparagus
  • ½ pounds Chunk Of Fresh Mozzarella
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • ½ cups Basil, Roughly Chopped
  • ½ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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