Description
A delightful dish that combines shrimp, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes with orzo pasta for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced cloves of garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb of shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Mix in the cooked orzo, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine gently.
- Serve hot, and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, spinach, one-pan meal, quick dinner