Shrimp Orzo Pesto

Shrimp Orzo Pesto

Orzo is tossed with pesto, shrimp, and plenty of seasoning creating a quick Italian-inspired meal perfect for weeknights.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
585 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in boiling water, occasionally stirring 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.
Step 3
Heat remaining 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 teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon pesto, divided
  • 2 cups frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

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