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Description
Quick and easy shrimp orzo pasta.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add orzo pasta to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add shrimp back to the skillet and heat through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables, such as peas or asparagus, to the orzo.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg