PESTO SHRIMP WITH ORZO

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Adapted from a recipe on the box a tube of Amore Pesto Paste came in. Quite good, I think. Preparation time doesn't include 2 hours marinating time. Instructions are for broiling but shrimp can also be grilled. PLEASE NOTE: In ingredients list, the 4th item should be "pesto paste", but the Recipezaar program turns it into "pesto sauce, paste."

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Broil/Grill

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 407.2, Sodium 1379.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 48.1

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