SHRIMP AND ORZO WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND PARMESAN CHEESE

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Make and share this Shrimp and Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp.
  • Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan.
  • Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in pasta and shrimp; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, cheese, and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 301.1, Sodium 2430.7, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 51

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