One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo
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One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo

6 servings
This one pot Tuscan shrimp and orzo is hearty yet elegant, every bite bursting with Tuscan-inspired flavors. It’s comfort food with a sophisticated twist, perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

  • shallots

    thinly sliced

    2
  • garlic

    minced

    4 cloves
  • butter
    3 tbsp
  • orzo pasta
    1 ½ c
  • tomato paste
    1 tbsp
  • cantanzaro herbs
    2 tsp
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • vegetable broth

    divided

    4 c
  • 5 ounce heavy whipping cream
    3
  • plain greek yogurt
    10 oz
  • chopped sundried tomatoes
    ½ c
  • shrimp

    peeled and deveined

    1 lb
  • fresh spinach
    3 c
  • fresh basil

    for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add in orzo; cook and stir until orzo is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and Cantanzaro herbs; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and whipping cream. Stir remaining 1 cup broth into Greek yogurt; pour into the Dutch oven. Stir in sundried tomatoes.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring constantly, over medium heat until orzo is just tender with a bite, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Stir shrimp and fresh spinach into cooked orzo, and cook until shrimp is pink and opaque and spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Taste; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Remove from heat; serve immediately with fresh basil. Enjoy!

    Step 7
One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo
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One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo

4.1(10)40 min6 servings343 cal

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