Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach Orzo
A delightful and uncomplicated dish that harmonizes plump shrimp, bright lemon, and tender spinach wrapped around luscious orzo, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add in the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour in the orzo and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Add the spinach and lemon juice, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, grate a little lemon zest into the dish before serving. Serve with a light salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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