Description
Indulge in a deliciously quick meal with this 25-Minute Shrimp and Spinach Orzo Skillet. Picture succulent shrimp, vibrant spinach, and creamy orzo creating a delightful medley of flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests at gatherings. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a culinary celebration ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (1-2 minutes). Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture.
- Fold in cooked orzo and Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly. If dry, add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg