Orzo and Shrimp Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable than shrimp.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Clean and cut 1 bunch leeks into 1-in. dice.

Chop 1 pkg. dill.

Dice 2 zucchini into ½-in. dice.

Zest and juice the lemon in a small bowl.

In a medium sauce pan, sauté leeks in 2 Tbsp. butter on medium heat.

Cook for 4-5 minutes or until leeks are tender.

Add in the orzo and vegetable stock.

Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook shrimp and zucchini for 5-7 minutes or until they’re cooked through.

Finish with remaining butter, half of the dill, lemon juice, zest and salt.

Divide evenly between 4 bowls and garnish with remaining dill.

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