Butter Poached Shrimp and Orzo
A creamy and delicious pasta dish with shrimp.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 tbsp butter
- 2 tspn lemon zest
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken stock
- salt & pepper
- 4 cups spinach
- fresh parsley
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Once the orzo is al dente, add the spinach. Stir in until just wilted. Remove from heat.
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Serve the spinach and orzo, place a few shrimps on top and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
