Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Orzo Delightful Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 2 heavy cream
• 1 2 chicken broth
• 1 4 grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0 Salt and pepper to taste
• 0 Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
7. Add the cooked orzo and shrimp back into the skillet. Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.