Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo Skillet
An easy one pan dinner with roasted red peppers, garlic, spinach, orzo and shrimp.
Servings 4 people
Calories 358kcal
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