Shrimp and Orzo in a Garlicky Tomato Sauce

Name: Shrimp and Orzo in a Garlicky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 shallots, (thinly sliced); 8 garlic cloves, (chopped); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, (juiced, plus lemon slices for serving); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cup orzo; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Cayenne pepper ((to taste)); 1 1/2 pounds prawns or large shrimp ((18-20 shrimp), peeled, deveined, and rinsed); 4-6 ounces baby spinach; Freshly chopped herbs, (for garnish (like mint, parsley, and/or cilantro, optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This easy recipe is just my kind of "unfussy" Mediterranean dinner, with big garlicky flavor in just 30 minutes! Make on repeat, and feel free to use thawed frozen shrimp if you have them on hand.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:35:38 GMT