Shrimp Orzo Pesto Recipe

Name: Shrimp Orzo Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.
2
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

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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: 8 ounces orzo pasta, 1 tablespoon pesto, divided, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 2 cups frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Orzo Pesto 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.

Shrimp Orzo Pesto

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