Description
A quick and easy dish featuring plump shrimp with Cajun seasoning, served over creamy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about a minute.
- Sauté the veggies: Toss in the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Cajun flavor: Stir in the Cajun seasoning and let it aroma for a minute.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Set the shrimp aside: Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the orzo: In the same skillet, add orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the cream: Stir in the heavy cream and return the shrimp to the skillet to heat through.
- Season to taste: Adjust salt and pepper based on your preference.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra spice or folding in spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg