97% would make again
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.
May 05, 2023

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 809
- Fat 53g
- Carbs 63g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 17g
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!
