Spicy Shrimp, Cheesy Orzo and Roasted Green Beans

March 2008

Spicy Shrimp, Cheesy Orzo and Roasted Green Beans

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4 servings Prep: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 1/2 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 1/4 pounds green beans
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 pound chorizo or other spicy sausage, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp, deveined
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 14 1/2 ounce can  diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup grated manchego cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the orzo and cook until al dente. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  2. While the pasta is working, preheat the oven to 400°. Spread the green beans on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons EVOO; season with salt and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Season the shrimp with the paprika and add to the mixture. Add the tomatoes and cook until the shrimp are pink and firm, 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon EVOO, the cheese and parsley.
  4. Serve the spicy shrimp with the orzo and green beans.