Meal Kit

Skinnytaste Shrimp Scampi

with broccoli orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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This Skinnytaste recipe is a seafood sensation! Usually shrimp scampi is loaded with butter, but this lighter version really takes advantage of fresh lemon flavor. Add a smidge of butter and badda-bing badda-boom, you have yourself a restaurant worthy dish! The broccoli orzo bed makes the perfect base to absorb all that citrusy shrimp goodness so every bite is as satisfying as the first. 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)

  • Info
    8 oz. Shrimp
  • 6 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    4 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ oz. Parsley
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    470
  • Carbohydrates
    48g
  • Net Carbs
    43g
  • Fat
    19g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1320mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Pot

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
  1. 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. 2

    Start the Orzo

    Once water is boiling, add orzo and broccoli. Cook until orzo is al dente, 4-5 minutes.

    Reserve 1/2 cup orzo cooking water. Drain orzo and broccoli in a colander and set aside. Wipe pot clean and reserve.

  3. 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 orzo cooking water, cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined.

    Remove from burner. If too thick, add remaining orzo cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  4. 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. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, squeezing lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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