Spicy shrimp al ajillo - Extra large standard

Spicy Shrimp Al Ajillo

over Zesty Orzo with Baby Greens Salad

570 cals

20 mins

Spicy
Member favourite
No added dairy

Description

Shrimp and garlic will always love each other—just give them a sprinkle of chili flakes to rekindle the spark. With lemony buttered pasta and a quick side salad, supper is quick and low cost.

Contains:

Milk • Shrimp • Sulphites • Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 285g Shrimp (BAP-certified)

  • 1 Lemon

  • 3 Garlic cloves

  • 120g Baby greens (lettuce mix, baby spinach, kale or arugula)

  • 140g Orzo

  • 1g Chili flakes

  • 10g Garlic & Sweet Pepper spices (salt, garlic, sugar, red pepper bell, vinegar powder, yeast extract, green pepper bell, canola oil, paprika, cellulose, turmeric, Cayenne pepper, citric acid)

Nutrition

Total fat

22g

Saturated Fat

9g

Sodium

1350mg

Total carbs

67g

Sugar

4g

Protein

31g

Fibres

6g

Recipe Instructions

Spicy Shrimp Al Ajillo - Step #1 Boil the orzo
Step 1: Boil the orzo
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the orzo and boil, 9 to 10 min., until just tender.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Return to the pot and toss with 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions) to prevent sticking.
Spicy Shrimp Al Ajillo - Step #2 Mise en place
Step 2: Mise en place
  • Meanwhile, mince the garlic.
  • Zest and juice the lemon.
Spicy Shrimp Al Ajillo - Step #3 Cook & coat the shrimp
Step 3: Cook & coat the shrimp
  • Pat the shrimp dry (remove the shells from the tails if desired); season with the spices and S&P.
  • In a large pan (non-stick if possible), heat a drizzle of oil on medium.
  • Add the garlic and chili flakes (add ½ for medium spicy). Sauté, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp* and cook, 1 to 2 min. per side, until opaque and cooked through.
  • Off the heat, add ½ the lemon juice; toss well.
  • Tilapia: 2 to 3 min. per side.
Spicy Shrimp Al Ajillo - Step #4 Make the salad
Step 4: Make the salad
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
  • Add the baby greens; toss well.
Spicy Shrimp Al Ajillo - Step #5 Finish & serve
Step 5: Finish & serve
  • To the pot of orzo, add ½ the lemon zest; stir well.
  • Divide the orzo between your plates.
  • Top with the shrimp and sauce.
  • Garnish with the remaining lemon zest.
  • Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!