Name: Orzo Risotto with Shrimp, Peas & Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 5 slices (5 oz) bacon, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups orzo; 4 cups chicken broth; Heaping ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1¼ teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, such as Emeril's Essence; 2 pounds extra-large (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup frozen green peas (no need to thaw); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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Servings: 4

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

5 slices (5 oz) bacon, diced

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1½ cups orzo

4 cups chicken broth

Heaping ½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1¼ teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, such as Emeril's Essence

2 pounds extra-large (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup frozen green peas (no need to thaw)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Orzo Risotto with Shrimp, Peas & Bacon

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Orzo Risotto with Shrimp, Peas & Bacon

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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