Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Orzo is a delightful one-pan dish that combines succulent shrimp, al dente orzo pasta, and a rich, velvety sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe brings the essence of Italian cuisine straight to your table. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, it’s bound to become a favorite in your rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Add fresh spinach, stirring until wilted. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with drained orzo; toss gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg