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Tuscan Orzo & Shrimp Skillet

By Kathi & Rachel

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This is an easy one pan meal that the entire family loves. Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo Skillet! Sautéed onion & roasted red peppers season golden orzo, then shrimp is added in the last 5 minutes for a quickly cooked, one pan meal with loads of flavor. We top ours with a little bit of parmesan!

black skillet of roasted red peppers with orzo shrimp and spinach

What makes a dish Tuscan?

Tuscan style cooking is a style of cooking which involves using local flavors, and readily available ingredients from the region the cooking is performed in. The idea of Tuscan Style food is based on an Italian concept called ‘cucina povera’, which literally means- poor cooking! Tuscan food involves ripe and simple foods to create a meal.

Tuscan Shrimp & Orzo Ingredients: 

  • Garlic
  • Roasted Red Peppers (in a jar, we buy our at Trader Joes)
  • Onion
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Orzo
  • Chicken Stock
  • Shrimp (peeled & deveined. We use Sprouts 13/15 count per pound).
  • Spinach
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan to top

sautéing peppers onions and orzo in a pan

How to make Tuscan Orzo and Shrimp in One Pan

Start by sautéing garlic, onions, roasted red pepper, and fresh thyme in a pan with olive oil and butter. Once the onion is translucent, add orzo, and toast until golden brown. This step is important- it depends the flavor the orzo, and adds a nutty element to it. Next, add chicken stock, and allow to simmer on medium low heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until about 1/4 inch of water remains in the pan.

adding shrimp on top of orzo to cook

Add the shrimp on top of the orzo, and cover with a lid, allowing the shrimp to fully cook while the orzo finishes cooking as well.

PRO TIP: Don’t add the shrimp too early, it can overcook and get tough! It only needs about 5-6 minutes to fully cook with the hot orzo.

adding chopped spinach to orzo shrimp skillet

Once the orzo and shrimp are both fully cooked, add a handful of fresh chopped spinach. Give it a good stir, and serve with a hearty topping of parmesan cheese!

bowl of tuscan orzo shrimp dinner

If you like this easy one pan meal, we have a few more simple crowd pleasers we think you’ll love: 

  • Creamy Chicken Bake
  • Baked Honey Mustard Chicken and Rice
  • Mediterranean Shrimp and Orzo
  • Shrimp and Rice with Broccoli
  • 20 Minute Shrimp and Orzo Dinner

LET’S EAT!

Kathi and Rachel

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black skillet of roasted red peppers with orzo shrimp and spinach

Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo Skillet

An easy one pan dinner with roasted red peppers, garlic, spinach, orzo and shrimp.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
  • 3 clovces garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat large skillet to medium high heat.
  • Add butter and olive oil. Heat until butter is melted.
  • Add onion, roasted red peppers, thyme, garlic and orzo.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and orzo is slightly toasted.
  • Add chicken broth, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is soft and just a small amount of liquid remains in the pan.
  • Toss in the shrimp. Stir and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach.
  • Top with cheese, serve & enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 2mg

 

 

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  1. Stacey Ward says

    December 29, 2024 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious with many complimentary flavors. Made recipe exactly as posted – would not change a thing. Only 2 comments – the prep time was definitely more than 5 minutes given you need to clean the shrimp, mince garlic and onion, and grate the parmesan cheese. The recipe was also not enough for 4 adults – probably more like 2 adults. Will definitely make this again.

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    • Kathi & Rachel says

      January 4, 2025 at 6:56 am

      So glad you loved it! If you go to the recipe card and hover over ‘servings’ a slider will pop up and you can adjust the serving size to increase the recipe. Thanks for the nice note! Kathi

      Reply
  2. Thelma says

    February 18, 2024 at 9:39 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night, and we loved it. I followed the recipe exactly. We will be adding this dish to our recipe rotation.

    Reply
  3. Debra says

    May 9, 2023 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night it was delicious & a quick meal. The only change I’ll do next time is use less black pepper. Will definitely make again!

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