Description
A rich and creamy one-skillet dish, this Tuscan Shrimp Orzo is loaded with sautéed shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan, all simmered with orzo in a luscious cream sauce. A comforting, elegant meal that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (21/25 count), thawed, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- For the Orzo:
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned
- 8 oz dry orzo pasta (about ½ a box)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2½ cups chicken stock
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss in a bowl with ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics: Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Cook shallot and garlic for 2 minutes, until softened. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Orzo: Add dry orzo and chicken stock. Simmer 5–8 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in spinach in batches, then add heavy cream and half the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Combine and Finish: Return shrimp to skillet and simmer for 5 more minutes to let flavors meld. Remove from heat and garnish with remaining Parmesan before serving.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 281
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 733mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 176mg
