Description
This Shrimp Orzo is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender shrimp with orzo pasta, vibrant spinach, and a creamy sauce, all made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp large
peeled
and deveined
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme
basil
oregano
rosemary)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
5 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 cup orzo uncooked
2 cups chicken stock
¼ teaspoon salt
14 oz artichoke hearts drained and chopped (1 can or about 1 cup)
4 oz fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and orzo, stirring for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Cover and cook until orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and add heavy cream, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
You can substitute shrimp with other proteins like chicken or tofu. For extra flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Shrimp Orzo, 30-Minute Meal, One-Pan Meal, Shrimp Pasta, Quick Dinner