Description
A vibrant and flavorful one-pan Mediterranean shrimp orzo skillet featuring tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh spinach tossed in a lemony garlic sauce.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the orzo pasta to the skillet and stir to coat with the onion and garlic mixture. Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and fresh baby spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and crumbled feta cheese.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
