Creamy Alfredo Orzo & Shrimp
Serves 2
Creamy Alfredo Orzo & Shrimp - made with 8 oz Argentinian shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined, 1 tbsp butter, 0.25 tsp paprika, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, 0.25 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning, and more.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Argentinian shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup orzo
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning
- black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- lemon, squeeze, optional
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the same pan. Add garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning and pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Cut the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy. Season with salt if needed.
- Top with the shrimp and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.