Shrimp Orzo (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)
Shrimp orzo is a quick and easy Italian-style dinner made with shrimp and orzo in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- non-stick pan
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 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
Orzo and sauce ingredients
- 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 to taste
Instructions
How to sear the shrimp
- Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet until hot. Add shrimp and minced garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
- Make sure the shrimp are not overcrowded to avoid steaming. Remove shrimp to a plate.
How to cook orzo
- To the same, now empty, skillet, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup of uncooked orzo, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the orzo on medium heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes until browned.
- Add 2 cups of chicken stock and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Add spinach, artichokes, and cream. Stir everything on low-medium heat until the spinach wilts.
- Add seared shrimp to the skillet with the cream sauce. Simmer for about 2 minutes, until everything is warmed through.
- Season with salt and pepper and more smoked paprika, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 253mgSodium: 1026mgPotassium: 1070mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4860IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 4mg
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