Family Meal Kit

One-Pan Lemony Shrimp Orzo

with feta cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • Info
    16 oz. Shrimp
  • Info
    16 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • Info
    1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Info
    ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 2 Dill Sprigs

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    490
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    28g
  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    24g
  • Sodium
    1390mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

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

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Stem and mince dill.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Pat shrimp dry and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

    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.

    Transfer shrimp to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat; no need to wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Cook the Zucchini

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and a pinch of salt to hot pan used to cook shrimp. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Tomatoes, Orzo, and Shrimp

    Add tomatoes and orzo to hot pan and stir occasionally until tomatoes are tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Add shrimp, dill, butter, and garlic salt. Stir occasionally until shrimp and orzo are heated through, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While orzo cooks, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Make Lemon Crema and Finish Dish

    In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until combined and smooth. Set aside.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with lemon crema and cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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