Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (21/25 count), thawed, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned
- 8 oz dry orzo pasta (about ½ box)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach (about 4 oz)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway, until pink. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, and garlic; cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Add dry orzo and chicken stock. Cook over medium heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Return shrimp to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat, garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use seafood stock instead of chicken stock.
- Adjust cream and Parmesan to your preferred sauce thickness.
- Can substitute kale for spinach, cooking slightly longer to soften.
- Best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 281 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
