One pot marry me shrimp an orzo pasta
One Pot Marry Me Shrimp and Orzo Pasta is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that combines tender shrimp, savory herbs, and orzo in a single pan for a romantic, restaurant-quality meal at home. Packed with rich taste and flexible for any occasion, it’s a versatile favorite that balances indulgence with simplicity.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp thawed, well-drained, and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons of oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 8 ounces of orzo pasta about 2 cups, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes drained and cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups of fresh baby spinach
- Fresh minced parsley or thinly sliced basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Coat the shrimp with the sun-dried tomato oil, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and the smoked paprika. Cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat just until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside to be added later. If there’s any liquid left in the pan from the shrimp, drain it and quickly wipe the pan clean.
- Add the butter to the same pan and let it melt. Once melted, add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking over medium heat for about two minutes until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, orzo, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the orzo is fully cooked and tender.
- When the orzo is done, mix in the grated Parmesan and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Return the shrimp to the pan, give everything a final stir, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving.