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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo

This delightful dish brings fresh, zesty flavors of lemon together with succulent shrimp and tender orzo, creating a flavorful and quick dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp, large, peeled and deveined Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
  • 2.5 cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup Uncooked orzo
  • 0.5 cup Organic Valley Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 lemon Lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare ingredients by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Saute the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and orzo, scraping the bottom of the pan to release flavor.
  7. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is al dente.
  8. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, baby spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning until spinach wilts.
  9. Return the shrimp to the skillet, fold everything together, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish is versatile! You can easily make it vegan by omitting the shrimp and cheese, or gluten-free by swapping the orzo for gluten-free pasta.