Skillet Tomato-Basil Orzo and Shrimp
with Roasted Red Pepper
Skillet Tomato-Basil Orzo with Shrimp is a one-pan dish that combines tender orzo, juicy shrimp, and fresh veggies. Sautéed zucchini and bell pepper add texture, while basil pesto brings herby flavour. Simmered in a savoury tomato-pesto sauce and finished with Parmesan.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
285 g
Shrimp
(Contains: Shrimp)
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit(s)
Zucchini
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
(May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Gluten, Sesame, Milk, Tree nuts, Egg)
1 unit(s)
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
½ tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- To the boiling water, add orzo. Cook for 8-10 min, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.
- Strain orzo, then return to the pot, off heat.
- Stir in 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter.
- Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/2-inch moons.
- Core, then cut pepper into !/2 inch pieces.
- Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp 1 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers.
- Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 2-3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic. Cook, until fragrant, 1 min.
- To the pan with the veggies, add crushed tomatoes to the pan. Reduce heat to medium.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces slightly, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the pan, stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp just turn pink, 2-3 min.**
- To the pot with the orzo, add tomato-shrimp sauce and pesto, then stir to combine. Season if desired.
- Divide pasta between plates.
- Sprinkle over Parm.
