Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, pepper, and dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes). Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo and chicken broth; bring to simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in lemon zest, juice, spinach until wilted; return shrimp to skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg