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Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese is for Dinner.

Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese takes several minutes to cook.

Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese are:

1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Here is how you make Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and shrimp; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, cheese, and basil.Serving Size: 1 1/4 cupsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOUSESGALORE.

The nutritional information for Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 411.4

• Total Fat: 9.2 g
• Cholesterol: 183.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,025.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 46.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
• Protein: 33.2 g