Description
Creamy garlic shrimp orzo is a flavorful and satisfying dish combining succulent shrimp with tender orzo pasta in a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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 minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked orzo and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use shrimp with shells on.
- Adjust garlic according to your taste preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp orzo, shrimp recipe, orzo pasta, garlic shrimp