Description
One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings together tender orzo pasta and succulent shrimp in a delightful, cheesy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pan meal offers rich flavors and minimal cleanup, making it a go-to recipe for any home cook. Enjoy a comforting dinner that?s quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saut? minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add orzo pasta and simmer on low for about 8 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Mix until well combined, allowing flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg