Shrimp and Orzo Casserole

Shrimp And orzo Casserole - 27g Carbs, 4g Fiber

From: Cooking Club of America Ccoa

orzo is an Ideal Candidate For a Baked Pasta Dish BecauseIt Doesn't Need to be Cooked First; Simply Cover And CookThe Casserole For 15 Minutes Before Adding The Topping.


 * 2 Tsp olive oil
 * 2 garlic cloves, Minced
 * 1/2 Tsp Dried oregano

Dash crushed red pepper
 * 1 (14 1/2oz) Can Diced tomatoes, Undrained
 * 1 (14oz) Can Reduced-Sodium chicken broth
 * 1 Cup orzo (rice-Shaped Pasta)
 * 1 (14oz) Can Quartered artichoke Hearts, Drained
 * 1 Tsp Grated lemon peel
 * 1/4 Tsp Freshly Ground black pepper
 * 1 lb Shelled, De-Veined Cooked Medium Shrimp, Tails Removed*
 * 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh parsley
 * 1 Cup (4oz) Crumbled feta Cheese


 * 1. Heat Oven to 425 Degrees F. Spray 11? x 8-Inch (2-Quart)Baking Dish With Nonstick cooking spray.


 * 2. in Large Saucepan, Heat oil Over Medium Heat Until Warm.Add garlic, oregano And red pepper; Cook And Stir 30 to
 * 60 Seconds or Until Fragrant But Not Colored. Add tomatoes;Mash With Potato Masher. Add Broth; Bring to a Simmer. StirIn orzo, artichoke Hearts, lemon peel And black pepper. PourInto Baking Dish; Cover Tightly With Foil.


 * 3. Bake 15 Minutes; Stir. Add Shrimp; Stir to Distribute.Sprinkle With parsley And feta. Bake, Uncovered, AnAdditional 5 to 10 Minutes or Until orzo is Tender AndFeta Starts to Melt.

Tip:
 * to Cook Shrimp; Place in Large Saucepan of Lightly SaltedBoiling water. Cook 2 to 3 Minutes or Until Shrimp TurnPink; Drain. or Use Frozen, Cooked Shrimp; Thaw ShrimpBefore Using.


 * 6 Servings

Per Serving:
 * 290 Calories, 8.5g Total Fat (4.5g Saturated Fat),
 * 26g Protein, 845 mg Sodium, 27g Carbs, 4g Fiber,
 * 170 mg Cholesterol, 845 mg Sodium

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