Seafood - Spinach - Orzo Recipe

Name: Seafood - Spinach - Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large shrimp, raw, peeled with tail on or 8 large fresh scallops; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 12 lemon, juiced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon green onions or 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package fresh spinach, washed and stems removed; 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked according to directions; 12 lemon, wedged

Servings: persons

12 large shrimp, raw, peeled with tail on or 8 large fresh scallops
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
12 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon green onions or 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package fresh spinach, washed and stems removed
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked according to directions
12 lemon, wedged

1
Saute the fresh spinach in a non-stick medium skillet in 1 T. butter and a little salt and pepper - dont' over cook, it cooks very quickly and I only cook it for a minute or so.
2
Then put the spinach on top of the precooked, warm orzo (follow the box instructions)- place it on an attractive serving plate.
3
Then --
4
Saute shrimp (or scallops) in 2 T. butter and the garlic and lemon juice.
5
Cook for 5-6 minutes, don't overcook.
6
Top the spinach/orzo with the seafood - sprinkle with the green onion if desired - serve with lemon wedges.
7
Best served immediately.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large shrimp, raw, peeled with tail on or 8 large fresh scallops, 1 garlic clove, minced, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Seafood - Spinach - Orzo 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.

Seafood - Spinach - Orzo

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