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Shrimp and Orzo

A delightful dish combining succulent shrimp with tender orzo pasta, tossed in a light lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seafood
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Shrimp
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the cooked orzo, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.

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