Shrimp Orzo
A delightful Shrimp Orzo recipe featuring seared shrimp, cooked orzo, and creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Cast Iron Skillet
Non-Stick Pan
Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp large, peeled, and deveined 16 or 20 count per 1 pound of shrimp
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Orzo and sauce ingredients
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 14 oz artichoke hearts drained and chopped (1 can or about 1 cup)
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
How to sear the shrimp
Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet until hot. Add shrimp and minced garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
Make sure the shrimp are not overcrowded to avoid steaming. You might have to work in batches. Remove shrimp to a plate.
How to cook orzo
To the same skillet, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup of uncooked orzo, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the orzo on medium heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes until browned.
Add 2 cups of chicken stock and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 or 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
Add spinach, artichokes, and cream. Stir everything on low-medium heat until the spinach wilts.
Add seared shrimp to the skillet with the cream sauce. Simmer for about 2 minutes, until warmed through.
Season with salt and pepper and more smoked paprika, if desired.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Creamy, Orzo, pasta, Quick Meal, seafood, shrimp