Name: One Pot “Marry Me” Shrimp and Orzo Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, thawed, drained, and patted dry; 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil (reserved from the jar); ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for shrimp); ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for shrimp); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup heavy cream; 8 oz orzo (about 2 cups uncooked); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (for orzo mixture); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for orzo mixture); ½ cup parmesan cheese; 2 cups baby spinach; Fresh parsley or sliced basil leaves, for garnish

One Pot “Marry Me” Shrimp and Orzo Pasta

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Creamy, cheesy, and full of Tuscan flavor—this one pot Marry Me Shrimp and Orzo Pasta is a fast and easy dinner that’s sure to impress.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner, One Pot
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, thawed, drained, and patted dry

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil (reserved from the jar)

½ teaspoon kosher salt (for shrimp)

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for shrimp)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

¼ cup heavy cream

8 oz orzo (about 2 cups uncooked)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned

¼ teaspoon kosher salt (for orzo mixture)

¼ teaspoon black pepper (for orzo mixture)

½ cup parmesan cheese

2 cups baby spinach

Fresh parsley or sliced basil leaves, for garnish

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Instructions

Season and cook the shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with sun-dried tomato oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and smoked paprika. Sauté in a large pan over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Wipe pan if needed.

Build the sauce base: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Cook the orzo: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, orzo, Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until orzo is tender.

Finish the dish: Stir in parmesan cheese and baby spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Return shrimp: Add shrimp back to the pan. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra richness, add an extra splash of cream or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Can be made dairy-free with plant-based cream and parmesan alternatives.

Substitute gluten-free orzo if needed for dietary restrictions.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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