Cabbage Stuffed With Orzo And Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cabbage Stuffed With Orzo And Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cut; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; salt, to taste; fresh coarse black pepper; 1 1/4 cups orzo pasta, cooked and cooled; 8 large cabbage leaves, blanched; 1/2 cup white wine (White Zinfandel); 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup fish stock or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cut
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, to taste
fresh coarse black pepper
1 1/4 cups orzo pasta, cooked and cooled
8 large cabbage leaves, blanched
1/2 cup white wine (White Zinfandel)
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup fish stock or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Saute onion and garlic in the olive oil until softened.
3
Add shrimp and cook until they just turn pink.
4
Do not cook through.
5
Remove from heat and add dill, cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes, pepper, salt, and orzo.
6
Mix well and adjust seasoning.
7
Place a blanched cabbage leaf on a work surface, concave-side up.
8
Place 2 tb of the orzo mixture in the hollow of this leaf.
9
Fold sides of the leaf over the filling and starting with the stem end roll the leaf up around the filling.
10
Place the wrapped cabbage leaf seam-side down in a casserole.
11
Wrap remaining leaves the same way.
12
Pour the wine, lemon juice and stock over the top, cover and bake for an hour.
13
Remove cabbage bundles to a warm serving platter.
14
If a sauce is desired, reduce the liquid in the pan until slightly thickened.
15
Swirl in the butter and serve over the cabbage rolls.
16
Bon appetit!

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cut, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Stuffed With Orzo And Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cabbage Stuffed With Orzo And Shrimp

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