Description
This delicious shrimp orzo skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (2-3 minutes), then remove them from the skillet.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until orzo is tender and absorbs most of the broth (10-12 minutes).
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and spinach until wilted. Return the shrimp to the skillet; combine well.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be served immediately after cooking for best flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley to enhance presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg