Orzo Shrimp Stew

Name: Orzo Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 5 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup uncooked orzo; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons butter

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

My husband and I really enjoy seafood, so I don’t skimp on shrimp in this mildly seasoned stew. We also adore the broccoli, tomatoes and pasta. —Lisa Stinger, Hamilton, New Jersey

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked orzo
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add the broccoli, tomatoes and orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and orzo is tender. Stir in basil and butter.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 387 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 875mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.

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