Orzo Pasta with Shrimp, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichokes
Lovely and flavorful Orzo pasta recipe with Shrimp, artichoke and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for both a weeknight meal and a fancy occasion! Have this dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounce can marinated artichokes hearts
- ¼ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon dried or fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves cut in chunks
- 1 pound raw fresh shrimp or frozen and thawed, pat dry to remove moisture
- 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons for cooking shrimp 2 tablespoons for sauce
- 1 454-gram box orzo pasta Barilla brand
- Coarse sea salt for pasta water
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl add the marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and 2 tablespoons olive oil, mix until combined.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook according to "al dente" directions (about 9 minutes). When the orzo is cook reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and add in to the bowl of artichokes and other ingredients.
- Drain the Orzo and add it to the serving bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Gently toss to combine. Cover with a lid and let marinate until the shrimp are cooked.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic. Add the shrimp one at a time (without overcrowding the pan or they will boil). You may cook them in two batches
- Cook the shrimp on high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. This gets a nice sear on the shrimp. Depending on shrimp size you may need a little more or a little less time. Make sure they are cooked all the way through and have a pink color.
- Add the shrimp and garlic to the top of the prepared pasta.
- Sprinkle with extra basil and serve!
Notes
Serve warm or cold! Excellent as leftovers
Nutrition
Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg
