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One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp

A creamy and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender shrimp and orzo pasta, finished with parmesan cheese for a delicious meal.
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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
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Cook Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Cook Orzo
  1. Add orzo to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the spinach and cooked shrimp. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve
  1. Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end.

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