Description
If you are looking for a comforting and quick dinner, this Orzo and Shrimp recipe is exactly what you need. It brings together tender shrimp, creamy orzo, and rich garlic butter in one pan. Because it cooks in a single pot, cleanup stays simple while flavors stay bold and satisfying. Whether you want a weeknight meal or something special without extra effort, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 400 grams shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- First, clean and season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Meanwhile, chop garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and tender.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and toast it lightly for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the orzo while stirring often until nearly tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and mix gently.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy. Stir the orzo often to prevent sticking. Use good quality broth for deeper flavor, and always add lemon juice at the end to keep the dish fresh and bright.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg