Creamy Orzo With Spinach And Shrimp

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A nice alternative to the traditional risotto, and much easier too! it was so easy to make with any add-in's you have on hand.

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Steps

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Melt butter in a large skillet.

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Add garlic and saut for 2 minutes.

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Add orzo and saut for 3 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Add chicken broth and water , bring to a boil.

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Once at a boil reduce heat to a simmer uncovered.

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Meanwhile core , seed and dice the tomatoes and thaw and strain the spinach.

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Once the liquid in the orzo begins to absorb add the tomatoes and stir.

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Let this simmer for another 5 minutes then add the spinach and stir.

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Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed.

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In a separate pan saut the shrimp and sprinkle with creole seasoning until cooked.

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Add the cheeses and fresh basil , red pepper to the orzo and stir , then add in the shrimp and serve !.

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Ingredients

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orzo pasta, low sodium chicken broth, water, butter, garlic cloves, frozen chopped spinach, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, fresh parmesan cheese, shrimp, creole seasoning, salt and pepper, red pepper