Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring shrimp, spinach, and orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or fancy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet and add olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Incorporate orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Best served immediately. Pairs well with a light side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, spinach, one-pan meal, seafood, pasta