ORZO WITH PEA PESTO AND SHRIMP

Ingredients

• ​3 cups water
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups orzo
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) frozen peeled raw shrimp, thawed and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pea shoots, optional*

Directions

1. Bring water, lemon peel and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo and return to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
4. To prepare pea pesto, place peas, basil, Parmesan cheese, oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt and garlic in a food processor; process, using an on/off motion, until almost smooth.
5. Uncover saucepan and add pea pesto; stir to combine.
6. Serve topped with pea shoots.