Oven-Ready

Shrimp Florentine Orzo

with spinach, tomatoes, and pesto

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 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 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Shrimp
  • Info
    8 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
  • 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    1 oz. Basil Pesto
  • Info
    ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    520
  • Carbohydrates
    29g
  • Net Carbs
    26g
  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Sodium
    1770mg

Recipe Steps

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 whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as shrimp in Steps 2 and 3, baking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  • If using ground beef, follow same instructions as shrimp in Steps 2 and 3, baking until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as shrimp in Steps 2 and 3, baking until no pink remains and burger is heated through, 18-20 minutes.

  • If using Italian sausage, follow same instructions as shrimp in Steps 2 and 3, baking until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 15-18 minutes.

  1. 1

    Add the Orzo

    Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.

    Combine spinach, orzo, garlic salt, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and tomatoes in provided tray.

  2. 2

    Add the Shrimp

    Drain shrimp thoroughly, then pat dry. Top orzo mixture with shrimp and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meal

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 14-16 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in butter and pesto.

    To serve, top with cheese. Bon appétit!

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