Orzo with Pea Pesto and Shrimp | Blue Flame Kitchen

Ingredients

• ​3 cups water
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups orzo
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) frozen peeled raw shrimp, thawed and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pea shoots, optional*