Lemon Pepper Shrimp & Orzo Bowl

Name: Lemon Pepper Shrimp & Orzo Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (150 g) orzo; 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter divided; 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) shrimp shelled and deveined; 1 teaspoon (2 g) lemon pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt; 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil divided; 1 cup (98 g) sugar snap peas; 3 cloves garlic minced; 2 lemons juiced and zested; 1/2 cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes halved; 1 teaspoon (0.1 g) fresh dill; 1 teaspoon (2 g) fresh oregano

A bright, lemony bowl of buttery shrimp over herby orzo with snap peas and blistered tomatoes. Fresh and satisfying, quick to pull together, and landing in the medium band at GL 14.7.

Glycemic Load: 14.7 (Medium)

463 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Original recipe: afoodloverskitchen.com

About This Calculation

Lemon Pepper Shrimp & Orzo Bowl has a medium glycemic load of 14.7 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are orzo pasta (GL 13.5), sugar snap peas (GL 0.8), lemons (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.