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Shrimp and Orzo Recipe

Lisa Grant
Shrimp and Orzo pasta makes an easy weeknight dinner. The addition of artichokes adds a level of sophistication you'll really enjoy.
4 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 651 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 ounce box Orzo Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 can Artichoke Hearts chopped
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Basil and Garlic
  • 1 cup Chopped Frozen Spinach
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dried Basil
  • 1 pound Jumbo Raw Shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 6 minutes or until al a dente. Drain pasta and keep warm. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat the oil on medium heat, in a large sauté pan. Add the garlic, artichokes, tomatoes and spinach. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbling. Reduce heat to low and add basil and shrimp. Mix well. Cook for 2 more minutes or until shrimp start to turn pink.
  • Mix in the warm orzo and ½ cup pasta water. Cook for a few minutes until everything is heated and sauce thickens.
  • Place the orzo in a large bowl and mix in the feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1151mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
Keyword Dinners, Easy Dinners, Pasta, Sauteed, Shrimp
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