Shrimp & Orzo

Shrimp & Orzo

2 servings

Ingredients

·       1 C orzo pasta uncooked

·       2 T butter 

·       2 tsp garlic - minced (I use garlic in a jar)

·       ½ lb. shrimp - peeled / deveined 

·       ½ small yellow onion diced

·       6 baby bella or white mushrooms sliced

·       2 ½ ounce jarred sun-dried tomato strips - rinsed and sliced 

·       1 cup 1% milk

·       Salt and pepper to taste

·       1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves

·       ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

·       1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

·       ½ T dried parsley

Directions

1.     Cook orzo according to the direction on the box. Strain and set aside

2.    Melt 1 T of butter in a large saucepan and add garlic

3.    Add shrimp and cook until opaque, 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside

4.     Add onions & mushroom to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes

5.    Add sun dried tomatoes, sauté for another 1-2 minutes

6.    Add milk and bring to a simmer for 3 - 4 minutes, stir occasionally 

7.    Season mixture with salt & pepper

8.    Add spinach & cheese, mix until cheese is melted

9.    Remove mixture from heat and stir in orzo, Italian herbs & parsley

10.  Serve in bowls and add shrimp on top