Description
Shrimp orzo is almost like risotto but so much easier and quicker to make! This Italian-style dinner takes only 30 minutes and is made in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic on medium-high heat in a large skillet; sear shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, then remove to a plate.
- Step: In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes, uncooked orzo, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; cook for 2 minutes.
- Step: Add chicken stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt; simmer on medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked through.
- Step: Stir in spinach, artichokes, and heavy cream on low-medium heat until the spinach wilts.
- Step: Return the seared shrimp to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Use a high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even cooking. If the sauce thickens too much during reheating, add a splash of heavy cream or chicken broth to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1026 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 253 mg
Keywords: shrimp orzo, one-pan meal, creamy pasta, Tuscan shrimp