Description
A comforting one-pan dinner featuring succulent shrimp in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, creamy orzo, and crisp spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of orzo pasta
- 1 pound of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: 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: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they are pink and opaque.
- Add flavor: Once the shrimp are cooked, stir in the lemon zest and juice, followed by the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, stirring gently to combine everything and allow the orzo to soak up the flavorful sauce. Cook for an additional minute or two.
- Serve: Spoon the lemon garlic shrimp and orzo into bowls, top with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy the warmth and comfort in every bite!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Make-ahead advice: Prepare the orzo and shrimp mixture ahead of time and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg