shrimp-orzo-pesto.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.",
        "Heat remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.",
        "Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "8 ounces orzo pasta",
        "1 tablespoon pesto, divided",
        "3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided",
        "2 cups frozen cooked shrimp, thawed",
        "1/2 cup diced red bell pepper",
        "1 teaspoon capers",
        "1/4 teaspoon dried oregano",
        "1/4 teaspoon garlic powder",
        "1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste",
        "1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Shrimp Orzo Pesto",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/233904/shrimp-orzo-pesto/"
}