Description
Enjoy this Savory Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach Orzo recipe perfect for quick dinners Flavorful easy to make delight your taste buds
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup orzo pasta3 cups fresh spinach4 cloves garlic, minced1 lemon, juiced and zested2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper, to tasteFresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Once it’s bubbling, toss in your orzo and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes.While your orzo is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and zest, and let the spinach wilt.Drain the orzo and combine it with the shrimp and spinach mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. - Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
