{RECIPE} One Pan Orzo With Shrimp and Broccoli

Having a few quick and easy one pan recipes on hand can make busy days or times when you’re in pain and low on energy, so much more manageable. Comfort food can still be healthy simply by including nutrient ingredients like green veggies, bone broth and omega-3 rich protein. This recipe whips up in less than 30 minutes and is a great way to use any lingering veggies. Keeping frozen vegetables and shrimp on hand means you can make this any time!

Yield

4

Author

Sarah Deavitt, CHN

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

25 Min

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One Pan Orzo with Shrimp and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil or rendered bacon fat
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 1 cup orzo (for gluten-free/AIP use 1 box of Jovial cassava orzo)
• 1 bunch baby broccoli
• 2 cups chicken broth 
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 lb wild shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Warm oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, until onion starts to become translucent.  Add dry orzo and broccoli. Stir to combine, cooking for 2-3 more minutes until broccoli softens and orzo is slightly browned.
3. Add chicken broth, dried thyme and garlic powder. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add a little water if liquid evaporates too quickly before orzo is fully cooked and soft. 
4. Add shrimp, lemon juice and frozen spinach.  Stir and cook for another 5 minutes or until shrimp is fully cooked. Serve immediately.

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