One Pan Creamy Shrimp and Orzo
One pan creamy shrimp and orzo features succulent shrimp, tender orzo, and fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce with bright flavors.
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp (thawed, deveined, tail-off)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (optional)
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, removed from oil and chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup light coconut milk or half and half
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach, loosely chopped
- Juice from ½ of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan, optional
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Salt and pepper the shrimp. Place a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, place the shrimp in the pan in an even layer. Let each side cook for 1-2 minutes, until the shrimp is no longer opaque and fully cooked. Once the shrimp is cooked, set it aside on a plate.
- Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add the garlic, white onion, broccoli, salt, paprika, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and let the veggies begin to soften for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and orzo and stir until combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10-12 minutes (or follow the cooking time according to the orzo package directions), stirring occasionally to ensure the orzo does not stick to the bottom of the pan as the liquid is absorbed.
- Once the orzo is cooked al dente, add the cooked shrimp, spinach, and lemon juice. Stir until combined and let the spinach soften.
- Top with fresh parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
- Save Time:
- Buy pre-chopped broccoli.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp! Skip the steps for cooking the shrimp and add it into the dish when directed to reheat the pre-cooked shrimp.
- This dish can be made gluten-free with the use of gluten-free orzo. It is dairy-free with the use of coconut milk and not topping with parmesan cheese. It can be vegetarian and vegan with the omission of shrimp and use of vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Creamy Orzo and Shrimp." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 34.9g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 1398mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 3.4g
