Description
A comforting dish featuring tender shrimp and creamy orzo, all infused with rich garlic and butter flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, letting it sizzle and bubble.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
- Introduce the orzo and chicken broth to the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, covering the pot and cooking for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp and quality broth for the best flavor; customize with vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg