Description
A delicious shrimp and orzo dish with fresh spinach and garlic, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed, and toss in the fresh spinach. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the spinach. Add the cooked orzo and the juice of one lemon. Toss everything together gently to combine.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes along with the shrimp.
- Can substitute spinach with kale if preferred.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg