Creamy Shrimp Orzo

Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a large pan, medium heat, and let it heat up.
  2. 2Add shrimp, season with salt, garlic seasoning and crushed red pepper, and add butter.
  3. 3Let cook for a few minutes each side until golden and mostly cooked through.
  4. 4Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. 5Add some more olive oil to pan, add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes before adding cherry tomatoes.
  6. 6Cook for 5 minutes until bursting and until they starten to soft.
  7. 7Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
  8. 8Crush tomatoes lightly by pressing down on them.
  9. 9Add orzo to pan, along with cream and broth.
  10. 10Stir everything, add parmesan cheese and continue to stir.
  11. 11Cook for about 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  12. 12Stir often so that the dish doesn’t burn.
  13. 13Once most of the liquid has been absorbed, add spinach, and stir in.
  14. 14Once wilted, add back shrimp, remove from heat and serve with parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs shrimp
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic seasoning
  • 0.5 red crushed pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry orzo
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups spinach

Equipment

large pan

Tips

  • Skip on the red crushed peppers if you don’t like spicy.
  • Stir often so that the dish doesn’t burn.