Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring orzo pasta, shrimp, and broccoli, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked orzo and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Orzo Shrimp Broccoli, Dinner Recipe, Shrimp Pasta