Speedy Shrimp Orzo Casserole

Speedy Shrimp Orzo Casserole

February 14, 2018
Alice
Seafood & Shellfish, Shrimp

Speedy Shrimp Orzo Casserole

Speedy Shrimp Orzo Casserole

Recipe By: Alice Morrow

Speedy Shrimp Orzo Casserole

Ingredients

Olive oil
3 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob
1 (8-oz.) carton fresh sliced mushrooms
2 lbs. medium fresh peeled shrimp
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
½ of each color bell peppers cut into strips (red, orange, yellow, green)
2 T. minced garlic
3 T. lemon zest
¾ c. fresh lemon juice
Salt, red/black pepper, garlic powder to taste
2 green onions, chopped
2 c. cooked orzo pasta
Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

In large skillet, drizzle with olive oil on bottom. Heat over medium heat.
Add the red onion and bell pepper strips and sauté for about 2-3 mintues.
Add shrimp that have been seasoned and cook until pink.
Add the mushrooms, garlic, corn, tomatoes, lemon zest. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Do no overcook.
Add lemon juice and season to taste. Heat until all are hot.
Boil orzo following package directions.
Gradually add cooked orzo to the shrimp mixture until you get the ratio that you like.
Spoon into a greased 13x9” baking dish.
When ready to serve, heat in 350 oven until hot and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped green onions and grated parmesan cheese.

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