SHRIMP WITH SAFFRON ORZO

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Make and share this Shrimp With Saffron Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nirfreak03

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon saffron thread
1 lb orzo pasta
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 lb shrimp
1 lemon

Steps:

  • On high heat, bring broth to a boil.
  • Reduce to low and simmer and add saffron.
  • Return to boil and add orzo. Cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Drain orzo and add 4 tablespoons oil, salt, pepper, juice of half a lemon and parsley. Mix and set aside.
  • Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and remaining lemon juice.
  • Heat remaining oil in saucepan.
  • Add shrimp and cook until thoroughly pink about 4 minutes total.
  • Mix shrimp with orzo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 1329.5, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28.9

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