Pesto Shrimp With Orzo Recipe

Name: Pesto Shrimp With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 4 teaspoons pesto sauce, paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced or 3 teaspoons garlic paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion; pepper; 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined, but tails intact; 3/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup dry white wine
4 teaspoons pesto sauce, paste
3 garlic cloves, minced or 3 teaspoons garlic paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
pepper
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined, but tails intact
3/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges (optional)

1
Combine first 8 ingredients (oil through pepper). Add shrimp, turning to coat and marinate, covered, in fridge at least 2 hours.
2
Cook orzo until al dente (10-12 minutes).
3
Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
4
Spread marinated shrimp in a single layer in a foil-lined broiling pan; pour marinade over shrimp.
5
Broil shrimp 4 inches from heat, 3 minutes per side, until firm and lightly colored.
6
Serve shrimp over orzo and pour pan juices over top. Scatter cheese and parsley over the shrimp.
7
Serve with lemon wedges.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup dry white wine, 4 teaspoons pesto sauce, paste, and more.

Yes, Pesto Shrimp With Orzo 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.

Pesto Shrimp With Orzo

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