Creamy Shrimp Orzo

Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat and let it heat up.
  2. 2Add shrimp, season with salt, garlic seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
  3. 3Cook the shrimp for a few minutes on each side until golden and mostly cooked through.
  4. 4Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5Add some more olive oil to the pan.
  6. 6Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until bursting and soft.
  8. 8Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
  9. 9Crush tomatoes lightly by pressing down on them.
  10. 10Add orzo to the pan, along with cream and broth.
  11. 11Stir everything, add parmesan cheese, and continue to stir.
  12. 12Cook for about 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring often.
  13. 13Once most of the liquid has been absorbed, add spinach and stir in.
  14. 14Once the spinach is wilted, 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
  • 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.