Ingredients
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1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen (see Tip)
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 cup whole-grain orzo
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3 scallions
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
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1 cup coarsely chopped bell pepper
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½ cup thinly sliced celery
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
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Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
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Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp; toss to coat and set aside.
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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Return to the hot pot; cover and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, slice scallions, separating white and green parts. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, zucchini, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the vegetables to the pot with the orzo. Add salt; toss to combine.
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In same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp; cook, turning once, until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Cook and stir until the shrimp are coated, about 1 minute.
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Serve the shrimp with the vegetable mixture. Top with scallion greens and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Tips
Tip: Frozen shrimp thaws quickly. Place frozen shrimp in a large bowl with ice water. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Note: See this recipe in our 1,500-calorie diabetes meal plan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
360 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
41g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 cups | |
Calories 360 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 34% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Added Sugars 3g | 6% |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 183mg | 61% |
Vitamin A 2098IU | 42% |
Vitamin C 66mg | 74% |
Folate 50mcg | 13% |
Sodium 554mg | 24% |
Calcium 109mg | 8% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Magnesium 66mg | 16% |
Potassium 734mg | 16% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.