Dinner for 4

Shrimp Orzo with Bacon

Name: Shrimp Orzo with Bacon
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 5 slices bacon; 1 yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 cups orzo; 4 cups chicken broth; heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp cajun or creole seasoning; 2 lb extra-large shrimp; 1 cup frozen green peas; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives

$22.59for 445 minServes 4

Orzo simmers with bacon, onion, garlic, peas, and broth before finishing with seasoned shrimp, lemon juice, and chives.

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.62Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Pasta, 5.25 oz$0.10/oz typical	5.25 oz	$0.53Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Shrimp, 2 lb$7.99/lb typical	2 lb	$15.98Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 5 oz$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$22.59

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

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Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Family Lunches Dinners

Typical price

$5.65 per serving$22.59 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
5 slices bacon
1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups orzo
4 cups chicken broth
heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 tsp cajun or creole seasoning
2 lb extra-large shrimp
1 cup frozen green peas
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp, then transfer it to a plate and crumble it.
Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes, then stir in the orzo for 1 minute.
Add the broth, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the shrimp and peas, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and 145 F.
Fold in the bacon, lemon juice, and chives, then cook for 1 minute.

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