Ingredients for Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp
- Orzo Pasta
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Garlic Cloves
- Frozen Chopped Spinach
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Fresh Parmesan Cheese
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- Salt And Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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How to Make Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup of orzo and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
- Pour in 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is almost cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- While the orzo simmers, halve 1 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes and thaw and drain 5 ounces of spinach (if using frozen).
- Stir in the halved tomatoes and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
- In a separate skillet, sauté 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of Creole seasoning until pink and cooked through (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Stir in 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (if using) into the orzo.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the orzo and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
26g
Carbs
12g
