Description
A comforting dish combining creamy orzo, succulent shrimp, and vibrant broccoli, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced.
- Add the fresh broccoli, then pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, until the broccoli brightens and becomes tender.
- Stir the cooked orzo and sautéed shrimp back into the skillet, tossing everything well to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for garnish.
- Spoon into bowls, garnish with additional parmesan and herbs, then serve.
Notes
For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also substitute shrimp with sautéed chicken or mushrooms for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, shrimp, broccoli, family recipe, comfort food