Description
Creamy garlic shrimp orzo is a rich and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it thicken slightly.
- Add cooked orzo and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken for variation.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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