Shrimp and Orzo With a Kick

This is super quick and very yummy.  There's a little kick to it as well, but not much.  If you want more spiciness, simply leave the seeds on the jalapeno.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 cup uncooked orzo

-12 oz shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails removed

-5 tsp Cajun seasoning, divided

-3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided

-4 Roma tomatoes,  cut into chunks

-1 small onion, chopped

-1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (leave seeds if you want more heat)

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-1 Tbs tomato paste

-1 tsp salt

-1 tsp pepper

-1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook orzo according to packet directions.  Drain.

Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.  Season with 2 tsp Cajun.  Toss well and set aside.

Toss tomatoes with 1 Tbs of the oil and 1 tsp Cajun.  Set aside.

Preheat broiler to HIGH.

Heat 1 Tbs of the oil in large skillet.  Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until done (about 2-3 minutes per side).  Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

Return skillet to stove and heat remaining Tbs oil.  Add the onion and jalapeno.  Cook for 3-4 minutes.  Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minutes.  Season with remaining Cajun, salt and pepper.  Give it a good stir.  Add the tomato chunks and cooked orzo and mix well.

Add the cooked shrimp to the orzo mix.  Give it a good stir and remove from stove.

Sprinkle cheese on top and broil in preheated oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.  

Serve onto plates and enjoy!