Description
Garlic Orzo Tuscan Shrimp for Two is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp and tender orzo pasta in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for intimate dinners or cozy nights, this quick and easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a romantic dining experience. With vibrant flavors and rich textures, it’s sure to impress your loved one without the hassle of elaborate cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut? shrimp in olive oil for about 2 minutes on each side until pink; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and saut? until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 3 minutes, and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked orzo and shrimp; drizzle with lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve hot with extra olive oil or Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 250mg