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Shrimp and Orzo

A delicious and easy shrimp and orzo dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seafood
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Shrimp
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, along with lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined.
  2. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp.

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