Meal Kit
Creamy Orzo and Shrimp
with spinach, tomatoes, and feta
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Rachel Post
Treat yourself to a meal of juicy shrimp atop a bed of creamy, cheesy orzo. This meal will never steer you wrong. A true classic to add to the cookbooks!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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8 oz. Shrimp
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6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
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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)
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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
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. shrimp, working in batches if necessary.
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If using diced chicken breasts, follow same instructions as shrimp in Steps 2 and 4, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Follow same instructions as shrimp in Step 4, breaking up meat until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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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 boils, 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 crème fraîche, 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.
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5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Add tomatoes, half the orzo cooking water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (to taste; reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until tomatoes are tender and have released their juices, 2-3 minutes. If 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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