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One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-FreeHalal 🕌Pescatarian 🐟

One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo marries tender orzo with juicy shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich, herb-kissed sauce. The buttery aromatics and tangy Greek yogurt balance with a touch of cream for a luscious, comforting finish. Serve it for a cozy night in or an elegant weeknight dinner when you want hearty flavor in a single pot.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

52 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
52 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
28 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
91 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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28
Heart Health
72
Metabolic
52
Digestive
27
Inflammatory
53
Performance
54
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the orzo; cook and stir until it is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and Cantanzaro herbs; season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and the whipping cream. Stir the remaining 1 cup broth into the Greek yogurt; pour it into the Dutch oven. Stir in the sundried tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Cook the orzo, uncovered, stirring constantly, over medium heat until it is just tender with a slight bite, 15 to 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir the shrimp and fresh spinach into the cooked orzo, and cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque and the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat; serve immediately with fresh basil. Enjoy!

  8. 8

    Cook’s Note: Cantanzaro herbs are a blend of garlic, lemon peel, marjoram, European basil, Mediterranean thyme, rosemary, and Greek oregano. I buy it from the Savory Spice Shop.

About This Recipe

One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Basil, Garlic, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 546.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo?
It is an Italian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo made of?
The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Heavy Cream, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo?
About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 546.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo healthy?
One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 546.71 calories and 33.09 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 868.29 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.68 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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