Marry Me Shrimp Orzo
If do full box of orzo, use full veggie broth and 1 cup sun dried tomatoes. A creamy one-pan orzo dish with seared jumbo shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 to taste salt and pepper and paprika
- 1 to taste olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 11/4 c orzo
- 2-3 cups chicken broth
- 1 c heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 oz baby spinach
- 1/4 c Parmesan
- 1 to taste red pepper flakes
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Directions
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1
Rub the shrimp all over with olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika.
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2
Heat the 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet preferably cast iron. When the butter sizzles sear the shrimp 1-2 minutes on each side and transfer to plate.
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3
Add the garlic to the skillet. When the garlic sizzles add the sun dried tomatoes and orzo. Stir to combine and let it cook for a minute or two.
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4
Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer and cook for about 7-8 minutes. If the pasta gets too dry and isn't tender add more broth.
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5
Pour in cream and Italian seasoning stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes if using.
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6
When the sauce is very creamy stir in the spinach and Parmesan.
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7
When well combined add the shrimp back to the skillet and let it heat up for a few minutes.
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