Fish & Seafood Healthy Shellfish Recipes Healthy Shrimp Recipes Healthy Shrimp Pasta Recipes Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo 4.7 (7) 6 Reviews In this healthy BBQ shrimp recipe, shrimp are seasoned with a peppery spice blend and served with zucchini, peppers and whole-grain orzo for a delicious and easy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen (see Tip) 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup whole-grain orzo 3 scallions 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini 1 cup coarsely chopped bell pepper ½ cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce Lemon wedges for serving Directions Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp; toss to coat and set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Return to the hot pot; cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, slice scallions, separating white and green parts. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, zucchini, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the vegetables to the pot with the orzo. Add salt; toss to combine. In same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp; cook, turning once, until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Cook and stir until the shrimp are coated, about 1 minute. Serve the shrimp with the vegetable mixture. Top with scallion greens and serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Tips Tip: Frozen shrimp thaws quickly. Place frozen shrimp in a large bowl with ice water. Let stand for 20 minutes. Note: See this recipe in our 1,500-calorie diabetes meal plan. Originally appeared: What to Eat with Diabetes 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 360 Calories 9g Fat 41g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 360 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 183mg 61% Vitamin A 2098IU 42% Vitamin C 66mg 74% Folate 50mcg 13% Sodium 554mg 24% Calcium 109mg 8% Iron 2mg 8% Magnesium 66mg 16% Potassium 734mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved