Description
A warm and comforting dish featuring shrimp, broccoli, and orzo in a creamy garlic-infused sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil), for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping broccoli and mincing garlic and onion.
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper, cooking until pink and cooked through.
- Remove shrimp, pour broth into the skillet, scraping up bits, and then add the heavy cream, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the orzo, shrimp, and broccoli into the skillet and stir to meld flavors.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp; it can turn rubbery. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Orzo, Shrimp, Broccoli, Comfort Food, Family Recipe