Spicy Southern Style Shrimp with Lemon Basil Orzo

COOK TIME - 20-30min
2 SERVINGS

This dish brings together the flavour of the south with a bit of a kick. Shrimp are golden seared & tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, served over simple lemony basil orzo for a quick meal that is truly delicious.

Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories 578 kcal
Fat 45.0 g
Protein 23.0 g
Carbohydrate 11.0 g
Sodium 883 mg

fresh ingredients

IN THE KIT

  • 10 oz
    shrimp
  • 6 oz
    orzo
  • 1⁄2 pcs
    lemon
  • 2 oz
    basil
  • 1 oz
    fresh thyme
  • 1 oz
    cajun seasoning
  • 1 oz
    garlic butter
  • 1⁄2 pcs
    red bell pepper
  • 4 oz
    spinach
  • 1 oz
    garlic/onion blend
  • 4 oz
    cream
  • 1 oz
    wine
  • 2 oz
    veggie stock
  • 3 oz
    parm cheese

Not Included

Salt & pepper

Olive oil 

 

Kitchen Items Needed

Medium pot with water

Zester/box grater

Large skillet

Medium bowl 

Strainer

Small bowl 

Plate 

cook along

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Bring water to boil;

Remove tails from shrimp if necessary, pat dry & place in a bowl;

Remove leaves from stems & roughly chop basil;

Remove leaves from stems & roughly chop thyme;

Core & thinly slice bell peppers;

Zest & juice lemon in small bowl.

1Cook Orzo

Cook the orzo to al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain & add it right back to the hot pot. Add a drizzle of olive oil, ½ basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Mix, set aside. 

2Prepare Shrimp & Sear

Toss shrimp with ½ cajun spice & a drizzle of olive oil. Heat another drizzle of oil a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp & cook on both sides until seared, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add garlic butter, then remove the shrimp from the pan onto a plate.

3Sautee Veggies

To the same pan, add another drizzle of oil, bell peppers, garlic/onion blend, thyme. Cook another 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low & pour in the wine. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Then add the cream, veggie stock, ½ parmesan, season with salt & pepper. Slide the shrimp & add spinach into the sauce, simmer 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat & stir in half the basil. Taste, adding the remaining cajun spice as you wish depending on how much seasoning/spice you like. 

4To Serve

Divide orzo on plates. Top with shrimp, sauce, & remaining basil & parmesan.