Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta (6 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons margarine, butter or spread
• 16 fresh or frozen uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 16 small whole mushrooms
• 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 lemon wedges
• Paprika