Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers over Cheesy Whole Grain Orzo
Shrimp is one of the most kid-friendly seafood options available. Let older children help you prepare the skewers. When kids are invested in the meal preparation, they are often more likely to taste (and enjoy) the meal.
Active time
30 minutesTotal time
30 minutesYield
4 servingsServing Size
1/4 recipeNutrition
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Ingredients
8 ounces whole grain orzo
¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, chopped into large chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions. In a medium bowl, toss the cooked, drained orzo with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- While the pasta is cooking, thread the shrimp, tomatoes, and zucchini pieces on 4 long, metal grill skewers, alternating so that each skewer has an assortment of veggies and shrimp. Set the prepared skewers on a large plate or baking sheet.
- Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then drizzle over the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 3-5 minutes on each side, until shrimp is opaque and veggies begin to soften.
- Divide orzo into 4 portions and top each portion of orzo with 1 long skewer of cooked shrimp and vegetables.
An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups
Nutrition
Calories: 430Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 530mg
Carbohydrate: 47g
Fiber: 7g
Total Sugar: 5g (Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 33g
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