# Shrimp Orzo

This is a simple, balanced, and perfect dish for making ahead of time, combining lean protein with whole-wheat pasta and nutrient-rich vegetables.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 oz whole wheat orzo
- 2 cups low-sod broth or water
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 lemon
- salt and pepper

## Instructions

1. Chop the kale.
2. Remove cherry tomatoes from their stems and halve them.
3. Drizzle olive oil into the pot.
4. Add shrimp to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook the shrimp until lightly browned, then remove it from the pot.
6. Add garlic and whole wheat orzo to the pot.
7. Pour broth into the pot.
8. Add kale to the pot and cover.
9. Zest and squeeze lemon juice into the pot.
10. Add Kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and cooked shrimp to the pot.
11. Stir all ingredients together.
12. Serve the pasta.
13. Garnish with grated cheese and a lemon wedge.

## Equipment

- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- spoon
- tongs
- microplane grater

## Tips

- It's great for weeknight meals or weekly meal prep.
- You can swap in any leafy green you prefer instead of kale.
- You can use tofu, lean chicken, or beef instead of shrimp.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHUkxRNp3lL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e6588480-2a3b-4f06-8790-c8a4eb8db416
- Extracted: 2025-08-19

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