Shrimp Orzo Pesto
Serves: 2
Jailyn Upton
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
52
Sweetness
39
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
230 g
Orzo Pasta1 tbsp
Pesto (divided)3 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (divided)1 cup
Red Bell Pepper (diced)1 tsp
Capers1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Red Pepper Flake1
Salt1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese1 tbsp
Olive Oil (to taste)Directions:
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
2
Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes
3
Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo
4
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
5
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
6
Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil