Description
A delightful dish of tender shrimp and al dente orzo, bursting with zesty lemon flavor and fresh ingredients. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring not to let it brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Toss in the cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for best flavor. Adjust lemon to taste. Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg