Description
Creamy Shrimp Orzo is a delightful and easy dinner dish that combines tender shrimp with creamy orzo pasta, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked orzo and spinach, mixing well.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Shrimp Orzo, easy dinner, shrimp recipe, pasta dish