Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Orzo and Spinach is a delightful culinary experience that combines plump shrimp, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant spinach in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings comfort and warmth to the table, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at special gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy yet elegant meal that’s packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add orzo, and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes until pink and opaque, flipping halfway through.
- Add spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Combine: Add cooked orzo to the skillet along with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the dish and drizzle with additional melted butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including red pepper flakes for heat or swapping shrimp for chicken. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.