Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced (or to your liking); 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 tomatoes, cored and seeded; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 ounce fresh parmesan cheese, grated; 12 large shrimp; 1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning (optional); salt and pepper; 1 dash red pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced (or to your liking)
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tomatoes, cored and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 ounce fresh parmesan cheese, grated
12 large shrimp
1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning (optional)
salt and pepper
1 dash red pepper (optional)

1
Melt butter in a large skillet.
2
Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add orzo and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.
5
Once at a boil reduce heat to a simmer uncovered.
6
Meanwhile core, seed and dice the tomatoes and thaw and strain the spinach.
7
Once the liquid in the orzo begins to absorb (about 5 minutes) add the tomatoes and stir.
8
Let this simmer for another 5 minutes then add the spinach and stir.
9
Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed (about another 15 minutes).
10
In a separate pan saute the shrimp and sprinkle with creole seasoning (optional, you can use whatever spice you like) until cooked.
11
Add the cheeses and fresh basil, red pepper (optional) to the orzo and stir, then add in the shrimp and serve!

866

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta, 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp

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