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Asparagus Orzo with Shrimp

Easy and delicious Asparagus Orzo with Shrimp! A one-pan meal with buttery garlic shrimp, lemony orzo pasta, and fresh asparagus. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 2 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Magic seafood seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Badia Complete seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Orzo:

  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-2½ cups chicken broth add more as needed
  • 1 lb orzo pasta
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into quarters
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Clean and pat dry shrimp, season. Add butter to skillet and sauté until shrimp are cooked. Transfer to a dish on the side, leave butter in pan.
  • In same skillet, add in onion and garlic. Cook until translucent. Add in orzo pasta, let cook together and toast for a few minutes.
  • Add in 2 cups of broth, let come to a simmer and let cook until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed. (Stir occasionally to prevent sticking). Add in a little more broth at a time if needed.
  • Once orzo is al dente, add in more seasoning, asparagus and spinach. Squeeze in 1½ lemons and let cook until spinach is wilted and asparagus is cooked with a slight crunch.
  • Add shrimp back in. Toss to marry flavors. Squeeze with last lemon half and sprinkle more Parmesan.
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