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Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
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Broiled kabobs made of shrimp, bell pepper, mushrooms and onions placed on orzo gives you dinner ready in 35 minutes!
Updated Sep 6, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta (6 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons margarine, butter or spread
  • 16 fresh or frozen uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 16 small whole mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • Paprika

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta directed on package. Stir in almonds, cheese, basil, lemon juice and margarine. Cover and keep warm.
  • 2
    Thread shrimp, bell pepper, mushrooms and onion alternately on each of four 10- to 12-inch metal skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with basil and salt.
  • 3
    Set oven control to broil. Broil kabobs with tops 3 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender. Place orzo on serving platter. Top with kabobs. Garnish with lemon wedges. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition

330 Calories, 14g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 39g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
125
Total Fat
14g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
55mg
Sodium
320mg
Total Carbohydrate
39g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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