Description
Tuscan shrimp and orzo skillet brings Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table with creamy, herb-infused pasta and succulent shrimp. Rich garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach combine in this quick one-pan wonder that whisks you straight to Italian coastal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed if frozen
- 1 ounce (28 grams) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (about ½ cup packed), plus more for serving
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
- 5 ounces (142 grams) baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Liquids and Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (454 grams) dried orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole or 2% milk
Instructions
- Warm a Dutch oven with olive oil, creating a sizzling foundation for the culinary journey ahead.
- Introduce diced onions to the heated pan, gently coaxing them into a translucent, softened state with gentle movement.
- Incorporate minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, orzo, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and a whisper of kosher salt, allowing the aromatics to dance and release their vibrant essence.
- Stream in broth and milk, elevating the mixture to a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle, persistent simmer that requires constant, tender stirring to prevent any potential sticking.
- Nestle plump shrimp into the creamy orzo landscape, accompanied by delicate Parmesan and verdant spinach, continuing to cook with occasional gentle disruptions.
- Monitor the orzo’s texture, ensuring it reaches the perfect al dente consistency while the shrimp transform into succulent, opaque treasures.
- Calibrate the final seasoning with additional salt and pepper, creating a harmonious flavor profile that tantalizes the palate.
- Crown the skillet with a delicate snowfall of extra Parmesan cheese, providing a final luxurious touch to this Mediterranean-inspired creation.
Notes
- Customize your skillet by choosing between fresh or frozen shrimp, ensuring maximum flavor flexibility.
- Save time by prepping ingredients beforehand, allowing quick and seamless cooking process.
- Leftover dish stays delicious when refrigerated and reheated gently within 2-3 days, making meal planning easier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg