Shrimp and Spinach Orzo Skillet
A comforting and flavorful dish combining shrimp, orzo, and spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook shrimp until pink, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine orzo and broth, bring to a boil.
- Simmer the orzo covered for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté onions with garlic or add red pepper flakes for heat. Use frozen shrimp for convenience but thaw before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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