Best Creamy Parmesan Shrimp And Orzo Recipes

CREAMY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Creamy Orzo with Asparagus & Parmesan Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by wing118677

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup orzo
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 to 1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Steps:

Bring a large sauce pan of water (filled about halfway) to a boil over medium heat. Cook the orzo until tender, about 10 minutes. After the orzo has been cooking for about 5 minutes, add the asparagus to the same pot (this will allow the orzo and asparagus to cook in the same pot and keep the clean-up to a minimum!). Once the orzo and asaparagus are cooked and tender, drain and return to the pot. Quickly add the parmesan cheese and butter. Stir thoroughly, allowing both the cheese and butter to melt. Slowly add the cream to the mixture, while stirring. Continue to stir and add cream until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Voila! You have a delicious side dish! Serve immediately.

CREAMY ORZO WITH SPINACH AND SHRIMP

Creamy Orzo With Spinach and Shrimp image

A nice alternative to the traditional risotto, and much easier too! It was so easy to make with any add-in's you have on hand.

Provided by Cookin in NJ

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced (or to your liking)
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tomatoes, cored and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 ounce fresh parmesan cheese, grated
12 large shrimp
1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning (optional)
salt and pepper
1 dash red pepper (optional)

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet.
Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add orzo and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.
Once at a boil reduce heat to a simmer uncovered.
Meanwhile core, seed and dice the tomatoes and thaw and strain the spinach.
Once the liquid in the orzo begins to absorb (about 5 minutes) add the tomatoes and stir.
Let this simmer for another 5 minutes then add the spinach and stir.
Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed (about another 15 minutes).
In a separate pan sauté the shrimp and sprinkle with creole seasoning (optional, you can use whatever spice you like) until cooked.
Add the cheeses and fresh basil, red pepper (optional) to the orzo and stir, then add in the shrimp and serve!

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