Shrimp with Lemon Orzo

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NUTRITION per serving: 370 Calories; 4g Fat; 37g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 56mg Cholesterol; 409mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. Points: 8

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Ingredients

  • Water/oil mixture
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine OR additional chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a medium saucepan with water/oil mixture over medium-high heat; add onion and saute for 3 minutes; stir in orzo, broth, wine (or additional broth) and thyme; bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and orzo is cooked. Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice; keep warm. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp evenly with pepper; add to pan and cook for 3 minutes per side or until pink. Serve with orzo mixture.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed baby carrots and steamed broccoli.

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