Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Orzo
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The easiest, most delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Orzo! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner for two. Simply made with garlic, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, and fresh squeezed lemon juice sautéed in extra virgin olive oil then mixed with orzo and finished with spinach for a yummy and filling meal. This simple lemon shrimp orzo is made in under 30 minutes and uses just two pots. It’s lemon-y, garlicky, packed with fresh spinach, and super simple. The best cozy dinner for two to enjoy any night of the week!
About The Recipe
There’s nothing better to keep you warm during these colder winter months than a big bowl of pasta! This Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Orzo is everything you look for in for weeknight dinners or even cozy weekends! There’s simply nothing better.
January, which is always full of New Year’s resolutions, can be a bit daunting for a baking blog. To be honest, we weren’t really sure sure what to post today. Actually, figuring out recipes for this month has been a bit of a challenge (though, the whole wheat brownies and banana donuts were so much fun!). We love baking, obviously, but finding ways to make our bakes fit into January resolutions really has taken a bit of thought.
Why You Should Make This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo For Dinner Tonight
- Uses really simple and minimal ingredients.
- It has LOTS more flavor than your average pasta dish.
- Tastes wonderful with a glass of white wine.
- Works as a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- Ready in 30 minutes or LESS!
Ingredients
(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
- Orzo
- Olive Oil
- Pine Nuts
- Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Minced Garlic
- Medium Shelled & Deveined Shrimp
- Lemon Juice
- Fresh Spinach
How To Make Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo
Step 1: Make the orzo
Make the orzo according to packaging instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté
In a chef’s pan or a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the pine nuts, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté until pine nuts are lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink. Add the lemon juice.
Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach until wilted.
Step 3: Add orzo and serve
Mix in the orzo.
How To Store
If there are leftovers, you can store this shrimp orzo in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 1-2 days.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried orzo
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pinenuts
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 12 ounces medium shrimp
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil.
- When hot, stir in pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic.
- Cook, while stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp.
- Cook until shrimp just starts to turn pink.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in spinach.
- Stir in orzo.
Notes + Tips!
- Avocado oil or butter may be used in place of the olive oil.
- Want to make this dish vegan/vegetarian? Leave out the shrimp and use tofu or chickpeas!
- Fresh tomato can be used instead of sun-dried tomatoes.
- Walnuts can be used in place of the pine nuts.
- Any pasta can be used.
- Tips To Make The Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Orzo
- Watch the pine nuts when sautéing them! You don’t want them to burn.
- Do NOT overcook the shrimp. They can become rubbery.
- Use fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
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