Butter-Poached Shrimp and Orzo
featured in Shrimp Lovers Only
Give this butter-poached shrimp and orzo dish a try for dinner tonight! The tender shrimp and buttery orzo make for a perfect comfort meal.
98% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon, zest
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- ½ lb shrimp (230 g)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot
- 1 cup orzo (100 g)
- 2 cups chicken stock (480 mL)
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 4 cups spinach (160 g)
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 458
- Fat 26g
- Carbs 39g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 21g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Over low heat, add water to your saucepan and slowly incorporate the butter, a few tablespoons at a time. Whisk together to make sure the water and butter combine and doesn’t separate.
- Add the lemon zest and sprig of thyme and give it a stir. Add the shrimp and poach for eight to 10 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside. Discard the sprig of thyme.
- In the same saucepan and over low heat, add garlic, shallots and the orzo. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Pour in the chicken stock and cook until the orzo is al dente. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
- Once the orzo is al dente, add the spinach. Stir in until just wilted. Remove from heat.
- Serve the spinach and orzo, place a few shrimps on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy!
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