Meal Kit
Creamy Orzo and Shrimp
with spinach, tomatoes, and feta
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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PescatarianOver 30g protein
- Mediterranean
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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8 oz. Shrimp
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6 oz. Orzo Pasta
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
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½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) yP5ZbYq8
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates68g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat25g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1690mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Wire-Mesh Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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If using petite scallops, pat dry. Let oil in pan heat, 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, cook undisturbed, 90 seconds. After 90 seconds, stir occasionally until scallops reach minimum internal temperature, 60-90 seconds. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.
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1 Start the Orzo
Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 12-14 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup orzo cooking water. Drain in a wire-mesh strainer and return to pot.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.
Coarsely chop spinach.Pat shrimp dry and season all over with a pinch of salt. -
3 Finish the Orzo
Place pot with orzo over medium-low heat. Add spinach to hot pot and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in creme fraiche, Parmesan, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined.Remove from burner. Cover and set aside. -
4 Cook the Shrimp
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add shrimp to hot pan and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side. -
5 Add Sauce and Finish Dish
Add tomatoes, half the reserved orzo cooking water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (to taste; reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan with shrimp. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until tomatoes are tender and release juices, 2-3 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add remaining orzo cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner and stir in butter (to taste).Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with feta and remaining red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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