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One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp

A delicious and creamy one-pan dish featuring tender shrimp and orzo pasta, enriched with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Orzo
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or frozen shrimp.
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Uncooked.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low sodium preferred.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Optional for garnish.
  • 1 cup spinach Fresh, chopped.
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated Plus more for serving.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For flavor.
  • 1 tsp dried oregano For seasoning.
  • 1 tsp salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper To taste.

Method
 

Cook Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Prepare Orzo
  1. Add orzo to the skillet and stir to coat with oil and garlic.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in spinach, cooked shrimp, and parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with cherry tomatoes and additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be customized with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.

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