Make a shrimp orzo bake with me!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Orzo (dry, uncooked)
• 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined, 16‑20 count)
• 1 bunch Asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2‑inch pieces)
• 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 1 unit Shallot (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped)
• 3 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 0.5 cup White Wine (dry, optional)
• 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for pan and shrimp)
• to taste Salt (sea salt)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, optional, added before final bake)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Prepare Vegetables

   Trim the asparagus and cut into 2‑inch pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley. Roughly chop the spinach.

   Time: PT10M

3. Marinate Shrimp

   In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the chopped parsley, half of the minced garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit while you assemble the pan.

   Time: PT5M

4. Assemble the One‑Pan Dish

   Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil onto the sheet pan and spread it evenly. Arrange the asparagus pieces, then sprinkle the uncooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, sliced shallot, remaining garlic, and spinach. Pour the chicken broth and white wine over everything. Season with salt, pepper, and the remaining parsley. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

   Time: PT5M

5. First Bake (Orzo Cooking)

   Place the covered pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

6. Add Shrimp and Optional Cheese

   Remove the pan from the oven, uncover, and gently stir the mixture. Arrange the marinated shrimp on top in a single layer. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the shrimp and sprinkle the grated Parmesan if using.

   Time: PT2M

7. Final Bake (Shrimp Finish)

   Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake uncovered for 8‑10 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 450°F

8. Rest and Serve

   Remove the pan from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve directly from the sheet pan or transfer to a serving dish.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g