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Shrimp and Orzo

A delightful and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp with tender orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a hint of lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Orzo
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the orzo in a colander and set aside.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  4. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet and pour in the lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp.

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