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Prawn Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy prawn orzo is a high-protein, one-pan meal with juicy prawns, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bold, savory, and a little spicy—perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: prawn orzo with sun-dried tomatoes
Servings: 4 bowls

Ingredients

Prawns

  • 1 1/2 lb raw king prawns get them already peeled
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced

Orzo Pasta

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prawns

  • In a bowl, cover king prawns with paprika powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Gently toss so the prawns are covered well.
  • Heat up a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, and minced garlic and let it cook for 30s.
  • Add in the prawns and cook until pink on each side for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Orzo Pasta

  • Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Cook it for around 30 seconds.
  • Then, add uncooked orzo to the same pan and roast it for around 1 minute. Stirring throughout so it gets covered in all the oils and leftover spices.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and give it a good mix, scraping all the burnt bites from the pan. Add in chopped broccoli and mix it in well.
  • Wait until the chicken broth starts bubbling, lower the heat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 7-8 minutes. Make sure you stir 2-3 times while it's cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • When orzo softens up, add fresh spinach, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything and cook until the spinach wilts. It should take around 2-3 minutes.
  • Now, place the prawns back into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until it warms up. Serve hot.

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Notes

  1. If the pasta is getting too thick, add water.
  2. If you're using frozen prawns, thaw it before cooking
  3. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl (17 oz) | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 1909mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 6.9g | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 4mg