Description
A delightful and easy-to-make one-pot dish that combines succulent shrimp with flavorful orzo pasta in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, this Marry Me Shrimp and Orzo recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare the orzo: In the same pan, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish the dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Add shrimp back to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For added richness, finish with a tablespoon of butter.
- You can substitute spinach for sun-dried tomatoes or use both for more color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
