Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo
This one pot Tuscan shrimp and orzo is hearty yet elegant, every bite bursting with Tuscan-inspired flavors. It’s comfort food with a sophisticated twist, perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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2 shallots, thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons Cantanzaro herbs
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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4 cups vegetable broth, divided
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3 1/2 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
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10 ounces plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 cups fresh spinach
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fresh basil, for garnish
Description
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Gather all ingredients.
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Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
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Add in orzo; cook and stir until orzo is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and Cantanzaro herbs; season with salt and pepper.
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Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and whipping cream. Stir remaining 1 cup broth into Greek yogurt; pour into the Dutch oven. Stir in sundried tomatoes.
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Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring constantly, over medium heat until orzo is just tender with a bite, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Stir shrimp and fresh spinach into cooked orzo, and cook until shrimp is pink and opaque and spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Taste; season with salt and pepper.
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Remove from heat; serve immediately with fresh basil. Enjoy!