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One-Pot Mexican Shrimp with Orzo and Zucchini

URL: https://www.foodiecrush.com/one-pot-mexican-shrimp-orzo-zucchini/

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • cup minced shallots
  • 1⅓ cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles and chipotle peppers
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups sliced zucchini

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 clove of pressed garlic, then set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the canola oil.
  4. Add the minced shallots and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the dried orzo pasta and cook until golden and nutty.
  6. Add chicken broth, water, tomatoes, cinnamon, lime juice, and cilantro, cooking until orzo is tender.
  7. Add the zucchini and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then top with shrimp.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until shrimp is cooked and orzo is tender.
  9. Serve with additional cilantro and lime if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
350
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
200mg

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