Dinner: Lemon and Herb-Crusted Orzo and Shrimp

Looking for a flavorful seafood dinner using Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Select® peas and Progresso® bread crumbs? Then try this citrusy, herbed dish that’s made with pasta, shrimp and veggies.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

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Health benefits of Lemon and Herb-Crusted Orzo and Shrimp

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (8 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, diced (1 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen baby sweet peas (from 12-oz bag), thawed
4 tablespoons butter
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook and drain orzo as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook carrots and bell pepper in oil 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas. Remove from skillet to bowl.
In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook shrimp, salt and pepper in butter 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, just until shrimp start to turn pink. Stir in broth and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Stir in vegetable mixture. Spoon cooked orzo into baking dish. Spoon shrimp mixture over orzo.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 1 minute or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs, lemon peel and oregano. Sprinkle over shrimp.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and crumb topping is golden.

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