Meal Kit
Shrimp Scampi
with broccoli orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesPescatarianOver 30g protein
- Mediterranean
Chef
Gina Homolka
Gina Homolka, recipe developer and author of Skinnytaste, best-selling cookbook series and popular food blog, offers approachable takes on balanced, home-cooked meals.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
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8 oz. Shrimp
- 1 Lemon
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4 oz. Orzo Pasta
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⅗ oz. Butter
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) pOMRon3X
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Calories480
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat19g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Colander/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 16 oz. shrimp, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut broccoli into 1/2" pieces.
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Stem and coarsely chop parsley.Mince garlic.Pat shrimp dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Start the Orzo
Once water in medium pot is boiling, add orzo and broccoli. Cook until orzo is al dente, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup orzo cooking water. Drain orzo and broccoli in a colander and set aside.Wipe pot clean and reserve. -
3 Finish the Orzo
Return pot used to cook orzo and broccoli to medium heat.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil and half the garlic (reserve remaining for shrimp) to hot pot. Stir occasionally until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.Stir in broccoli, orzo, half the reserved orzo cooking water, cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Remove from burner. If too thick, add additional reserved orzo cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Cook the Shrimp
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter and 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan and stir until butter is melted.
Add remaining garlic and stir occasionally until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.Add shrimp and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner and stir in parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (to taste). -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, squeezing lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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