Name: Shrimp and Crab al Forno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces (1 1/3 cups) orzo; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 shallots, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 1% milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp; 8 ounces lump or claw crabmeat (such as Phillips); 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne

1 of 3 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Cook orzo 2 minutes less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2 of 3 Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked orzo, shrimp, crabmeat, parsley, salt and cayenne.
3 of 3 Pour mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. Turn broiler on HIGH and broil 2 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Information for Shrimp and Crab al Forno
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Per Serving: 903 mg sodium, 44 g pro., 549 kcal cal., 16 g Fat, total, 58 g carb., 8 g sat. fat, 182 mg chol., 3 g fiber

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