One Pot Shrimp and Orzo

One Pot Shrimp and Orzo

This recipe was contributed by Lindsay Livingston from The Lean Green Bean, as part of the Healthy Aperture blogger partnership.

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One Pot Shrimp and Orzo

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• ⅔ cup leeks thinly sliced (or diced onion)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ¾ orzo uncooked
• 1¾ cups low-sodium broth vegetable or chicken
• 2 cups frozen green beans
• 1 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
• 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and devined
• 2 oz goat cheese

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a sautepan over medium heat.
2. Add leeks and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add orzo, green beans, broth and seasonings.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add shrimp and goat cheese and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired