Description
A cozy one-pot meal featuring tender shrimp, creamy orzo, and vibrant broccoli, perfect for a quick dinner or a fancy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 1 pound large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups Broccoli, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 3 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil, blanch the broccoli for 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and golden.
- Toss in the orzo and stir for a minute to toast it lightly.
- Add the broth ensuring it covers the orzo completely. Bring to a simmer and let it cook, stirring occasionally.
- Once the orzo is nearly cooked, stir in the shrimp. Cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Lower the heat, drizzle in the cream, and mix until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in the blanched broccoli and let it warm through.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Cook the orzo just until al dente; it will continue to cook slightly after adding the cream. Don’t overload the pot with shrimp; give them enough space to cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg