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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.

97% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Butter-Poached Shrimp and Orzo

Under 30 minutes

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Once the orzo is al dente, add the spinach. Stir in until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve the spinach and orzo, place a few shrimps on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. Enjoy!
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