⏱ 20 min totalLemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
Per 1 serving · 177 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g29% of calories
- Carbs34g47% of calories
- Fat7.8g24% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo (177 g) has 297 calories, with 21 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 7.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), Vitamin K (53% DV) and Vitamin B12 (53% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 20% and 53% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein42%
- Vitamin K53%
- Vitamin B1253%
- Phosphorus41%
- Copper24%
- Selenium62%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A14%
- Vitamin C10%
- Vitamin E11%
- Niacin13%
- Vitamin B616%
- Choline17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat20%
- Cholesterol53%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup dry Orzo
1 tbsp Parsley
½ tbsp Butter
4 oz Shrimp
¾ cloves, minced Garlic
½ tbsp Lemon juice- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain well, then combine with half of the chopped parsley in a medium bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and minced garlic, cooking until the shrimp is pink, firm, and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Serve the shrimp immediately with the orzo, garnished with the remaining parsley.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 126 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 63 μg | 53% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 94 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 73 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 285 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 34 μg | 62% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 204 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 109 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 297 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 56minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 36minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 42minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo?
One serving of Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo (1 serving) has 297 calories, which works out to 167 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo?
684 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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