Oven-Ready
Creamy Basil Pesto Shrimp Orzo with Grape Tomatoes
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
We've learned that doubling down on a good thing brings you just that much more goodness and, dare we say, magic. Well, we've waved our wand and brought out the rabbit and the hat (not literally). Our new Fresh and Easy line is actually as straightforward as it sounds: fresh ingredients, easy assembly and instructions, with all the fantastic flavors you've come to expect. The only magic is what you bring: the love of making dinner for your friends and family.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Shrimp
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6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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⅗ oz. Butter
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0.48 oz. Parmesan Cheese Crisps
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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Nutrition (per serving) VPryJr3R
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates72g
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Net Carbs67g
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Fat15g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove lid and label, if necessary. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging. Thoroughly rinse tomatoes and any fresh produce. Pat dry.
Place orzo, tomatoes, spinach, 11/4 cups water, mirepoix base, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in bottom of provided tray. Stir until combined, making sure orzo is covered by liquid. -
2 Add the Shrimp
Place shrimp on orzo in a single layer.
If using diced chicken, flank steak, or 16 oz shrimp, follow same instructions. -
3 Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees and orzo is tender, 25-30 minutes.
If using 16 oz shrimp or flank steak, follow same instructions as shrimp. If using chicken, bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees and orzo is tender, 25-30 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Some liquid may remain in dish. Rest, 5 minutes. While dish rests, coarsely crush Parmesan crisps.After 5 minutes, stir butter and pesto into orzo until combined. Garnish with Parmesan crisps. Bon appétit!
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