Whip It Up Wednesday-Shrimp and Orzo

By: Marlene Boyle

Whip It Up Wednesday-Shrimp and Orzo

Tags: Whip It Up Wednesday, Eating Light, Shrimp and Orzo, One Pot Meals, Simple Eating, Recipes from Realtors, Real Estate Recipes, Main Courses, Lunch Recipes, Dinner Recipes, one pan meals, one pan recipes

It’s Whip it up Wednesday!
All you need is one pan and 20 minutes to make this dish—give it a try!

INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp butter
2/3 cup leeks, thinly sliced (or diced onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup orzo, uncooked
1 3/4 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
2 cups frozen green beans
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and devined
2 oz goat cheese

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