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.


Mediterranean Shrimp

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    orzo pasta
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  • 1 pound
    frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed
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  • 1/4 cup
    fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    white vinegar
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  • 1 tablespoon
    honey
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  • 1 tablespoon
    grainy mustard
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 4 tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 1/2 
    red pepper, seeded and chopped
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 2 cups
    packed baby spinach
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  • 1 can (13.75 ounces)
    quartered artichoke hearts, drained
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  • 12 
    pitted kalamata olives, cut in half
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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
Per serving: 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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