Mediterranean Shrimp
Recipe from
Family Circle
Packed with shrimp, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives, this 20-minute pasta recipe showcases the delicious ingredients used in Mediterranean cooking.

Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
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1 cuporzo pastasee savings

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1 poundfrozen cooked shrimp, tails removedsee savings

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1/4 cupfresh lemon juice (2 lemons)see savings

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2 tablespoonswhite vinegarsee savings

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1 tablespoonhoneysee savings

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1 tablespoongrainy mustardsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings

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4 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings

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1/2red pepper, seeded and choppedsee savings

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1/4 teaspoondried oreganosee savings

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2 cupspacked baby spinachsee savings

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1 can (13.75 ounces)quartered artichoke hearts, drainedsee savings

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12pitted kalamata olives, cut in halfsee savings

Directions
1.
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo; cook 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
2.
Thaw shrimp in cool water and drain. In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. While whisking, pour in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Set aside.
3.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add chopped red pepper and oregano; cook on medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach; cook an additional 2 minutes, until wilted. Stir in drained artichoke hearts, olives and thawed shrimp. Heat through. Stir in orzo and lemon juice mixture until well blended. Cook 2 minutes, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition information
Calories 444, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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