Meal Kit
Cajun-Style Shrimp and Peppers
with creamy corn orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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PescatarianOver 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Shrimp
- 6 oz. Rainbow Baby Bell Peppers
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6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Onion
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⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories690
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Carbohydrates89g
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Net Carbs81g
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Fat24g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Pot
- 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
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If using 16 oz. shrimp, follow same instructions as or 8 oz., working in batches if necessary.
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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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1 Cook the Orzo
Once water in medium pot is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water. Drain in a wire-mesh strainer and set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stems and seeds, and cut bell peppers into 1/4" half-rings.
Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.Mince garlic.Pat shrimp dry. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onions and bell peppers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.If pan is dry, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as needed. -
4 Add the Shrimp
Add shrimp and half the garlic (reserve remaining for orzo) to hot pan. Cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.
Stir in Cajun seasoning (to taste), a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. water until combined.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish Orzo and Finish Dish
Return pot used to cook orzo to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining garlic and corn to hot pot. Stir occasionally until garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.Add orzo, butter (to taste), cream base, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until combined and creamy, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add reserved orzo cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as necessary. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with shrimp and vegetables. Bon appétit!
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