Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring orzo pasta and shrimp, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add orzo and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, cooking until shrimp turns pink.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Parmesan Orzo, Shrimp, Pasta